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Solidarites International (SI) is a French humanitarian organization which provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For over 38 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs – water, food and shelter. Currently present in Nigeria since 2016, SI carries out emergency / post-emergency programs in Borno region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Purchase Officer

Location: Maiduguri – Borno

Main Activities
Knowledge and monitoring of the market:

  • Take part in the analysis of the local purchasing environment
  • Update price lists and supplier files.

Implementation of purchasing process:

  • Receive and process requests for quotes and IOFs after verification and approval by his/her line manager
  • Implement purchases while respecting the rules and approval procedures established by donors and Solidarités International
  • Ensure that products purchased correspond to the requirements of the purchase officer’s requirements in terms of quantity and quality
  • Ensure that the format of, and information on quotes and invoices comply with regulations
  • Ensure compliance with administrative procedures for the management of advances and payment of suppliers
  • Establish and archive purchasing files in accordance with the rules of Solidarités International and its donors
  • Monitor and update IOFs electronically.

Reporting/Capitalization:

  • Ensure the compilation of price lists and suppliers
  • Ensure the monitoring of IOF requests and inform purchase officers of the status of their orders.

Org Chart Position (Reporting and Functional Relationships):

  • Line manager: Procurement Responsible
  • Line Report(s) [on Base]: –
  • Functional Manager: –
  • Functional Report(s): –

Profile / Requirements

  • Studies: Diploma in Purchase and Supply, Supply Chain Management or Engineering
  • Experience:  Minimum 2-years’ experience in a similar position with other INGO
  • Languages: English and Local Languages
  • IT: Good Knowledge of MS Office Word, Power-Point, and advance MS Office Excel knowledge.
  • Qualification: Quick learner, Ability to work autonomously, Excellent organizational skills, Flexibility to meet deadline, Hardworker.

More Information

  • Job City Maiduguri, Borno
  • This job has expired!
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For over 35 years, the humanitarian aid organization SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL has been committed to providing aid in the event of conflict and natural disasters. Our mission is to provide aid as quickly and as efficiently as possible to endangered populations by meeting their vital needs: drinking water, food and shelter.

After providing emergency aid, our humanitarian teams accompany the most vulnerable families and communities until they recover their livelihoods and self-sufficiency, to enable them to deal with the challenges of an uncertain future with dignity.

SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL is particularly committed to fighting water-related diseases, the primary cause of death in the world today. Drawing on their expertise, our teams develop and carry out aid programs in the fields of water, sanitation and hygiene, as well as in the essential domains of food security and reconstruction.In 2014, SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL teams, comprising 188 international and 1742 national employees. The association is directed by Jean-Yves Troy.Founded by Alain Boinet and presided by Edouard Lagourgue, SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL is a non-profit organisation under the French 1901 charities law. An annual general meeting is held each year, and the charity has a Board of Governors and a steering committee.
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0 USD Maiduguri, Borno CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week Solidarités International

Solidarites International (SI) is a French humanitarian organization which provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For over 38 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs - water, food and shelter. Currently present in Nigeria since 2016, SI carries out emergency / post-emergency programs in Borno region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:Job Title: Purchase OfficerLocation: Maiduguri - Borno

Main Activities Knowledge and monitoring of the market:

  • Take part in the analysis of the local purchasing environment
  • Update price lists and supplier files.

Implementation of purchasing process:

  • Receive and process requests for quotes and IOFs after verification and approval by his/her line manager
  • Implement purchases while respecting the rules and approval procedures established by donors and Solidarités International
  • Ensure that products purchased correspond to the requirements of the purchase officer's requirements in terms of quantity and quality
  • Ensure that the format of, and information on quotes and invoices comply with regulations
  • Ensure compliance with administrative procedures for the management of advances and payment of suppliers
  • Establish and archive purchasing files in accordance with the rules of Solidarités International and its donors
  • Monitor and update IOFs electronically.

Reporting/Capitalization:

  • Ensure the compilation of price lists and suppliers
  • Ensure the monitoring of IOF requests and inform purchase officers of the status of their orders.

Org Chart Position (Reporting and Functional Relationships):

  • Line manager: Procurement Responsible
  • Line Report(s) [on Base]: -
  • Functional Manager: -
  • Functional Report(s): -

Profile / Requirements

  • Studies: Diploma in Purchase and Supply, Supply Chain Management or Engineering
  • Experience:  Minimum 2-years’ experience in a similar position with other INGO
  • Languages: English and Local Languages
  • IT: Good Knowledge of MS Office Word, Power-Point, and advance MS Office Excel knowledge.
  • Qualification: Quick learner, Ability to work autonomously, Excellent organizational skills, Flexibility to meet deadline, Hardworker.
2021-01-09

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