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Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around the world. Join our dedicated and diverse staff in their work to improve the well-being of children everywhere.

Supply Chain Manager

Role Purpose

  • The Supply Chain (SCM) Manager is a key position in the Logistics Department, reporting to the Country Logistics Manager. S/he is responsible for the procurement in coordination with the Regional/International Procurement Unit and onward supply to the field areas.
  • S/he will have the task to manage the Abuja Central Procurement Unit (CPU) under the supervision of the Country Logistics Manager.
  • S/he ensures that SCI and Donor’s policies and procedures are fully implemented, will set up and/or strengthen internal control mechanisms and provide support and capacity building to Abuja staff, field bases staff and coordination staff to ensure successful activities under the Central Supply Unit and compliance to SCI and Donor’s standards.

Scope of Role

  • Reports to: Country Logistics Manager
  • Staff directly reporting to this post: Procurement Team (4) and in dotted line Procurement team from the Field Offices

Key Areas of Accountability

  • Ensure that all procurements are compliant to SCI and Donor standards, and that policies and procedures are institutionalized at all levels
  • Set up and manage a country procurement unit in Abuja that will serve as procurement Hub
  • Ensure that internal control mechanism are in place and followed
  • Develop Strategic and tactical procurement in Nigeria Country Office to avoid ad hoc procurement and to have a pro-active procurement department anticipating needs and consolidating purchases via contracting strategy or bulk purchases.
  • Put in place framework agreements and Preferred Supplier Lists for key purchases according to the Country strategy
  • Run periodically market surveys and market analysis to monitor the prices and availability of key items.
  • Capacity building of field and coordination staff on procurement and stock management
  • Coordinate with field offices to ensure the regular and timely shipment of required supplies; coordinate with pharmacist to put in place medical delivery schedule
  • Coordinate with RPU-IPU for international orders, ensuring that orders are placed in a timely manner, discrepancies are proactively resolved, and invoices paid during project period
  • Coordinate customs processes for international purchases
  • Oversee stock management is done accordingly to SCI standards and support TIM (Total Inventory Management) implementation and usage.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Relevant Degree and Post-Graduate qualifications
  • Demonstrated minimum of 5 years’ experience in logistics management and especially in procurement in the INGO sector
  • Experienced in running complex procurement procedures and in contract negotiation
  • Previous experience in service subcontracting for financial services such as cash distributions and e-vouchers will be considered an advantage
  • Experienced in running market surveys and market analysis
  • Previous experience with humanitarian assistance and / or with international organizations in Nigeria and / or the region;
  • Previous experience in Procurement Contracting is essential for this role;
  • Problem-solving ability (Proven analytical skills in isolating priorities and tackling them);
  • Capacity to maintain documentation and archiving system transparent;
  • Very good computer skills, especially on Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint;
  • Ability to work in an multicultural environment, to communicate clearly and work under pressure;
  • Ability to work independently, sense of responsibility;
  • Commitment to the values and principles of SCI;
  • Ability to pay support visits on the field in isolated areas;
  • Fluent in  English
  • Demonstrate leadership and integrity.
  • Strong ethical standards, motivated to promote effective, efficient and transparent procurement function.
  • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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  • Job City Abuja
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Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. Around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.

We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.

The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, is an international non-governmental organization that promotes children's rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countries.

It was established in the United Kingdom in 1919 in order to improve the lives of children through better education, health care, and economic opportunities, as well as providing emergency aid in natural disasters, war, and other conflicts.

In addition to the UK organisation, there are 29 other national Save the Children organisations who are members of Save the Children International, a global network of nonprofit organisations supporting local partners in over 120 countries around the world.

In 2015, we reached over 62 million children directly through our and our partners' work.

Save the Children has led global action on children’s rights for more than 90 years.

1919 Eglantyne Jebb established the Save the Children Fund to feed children facing starvation after the First World War

1924 the League of Nations adopted Eglantyne’s charter on children’s rights

1939–1945 During the Second World War, we worked to safeguard children directly affected by the war. We continue to do this in conflict-affected regions

1977 A number of Save the Children organisations formed an alliance to coordinate campaigning work to improve outcomes for the world’s children, sowing the seeds for Save the Children as a single global movement for children

1989 The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

194 countries have signed up to this legally binding convention

2004–2009 Save the Children’s largest humanitarian operation, in response to the Indian Ocean tsunami. Our tsunami response programme received funding of US$272 million, largely through generous donations

2009 Save the Children launched EVERY ONE, our largest ever global campaign, to prevent millions of mothers and young children from dying

2012 Our work once again touched the lives of over 125 million children worldwide and directly reached 45 million children.

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0 USD Abuja CF 3201 Abc road Fixed Term , 40 hours per week Save the Children

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around the world. Join our dedicated and diverse staff in their work to improve the well-being of children everywhere.

Supply Chain Manager

Role Purpose

  • The Supply Chain (SCM) Manager is a key position in the Logistics Department, reporting to the Country Logistics Manager. S/he is responsible for the procurement in coordination with the Regional/International Procurement Unit and onward supply to the field areas.
  • S/he will have the task to manage the Abuja Central Procurement Unit (CPU) under the supervision of the Country Logistics Manager.
  • S/he ensures that SCI and Donor’s policies and procedures are fully implemented, will set up and/or strengthen internal control mechanisms and provide support and capacity building to Abuja staff, field bases staff and coordination staff to ensure successful activities under the Central Supply Unit and compliance to SCI and Donor’s standards.

Scope of Role

  • Reports to: Country Logistics Manager
  • Staff directly reporting to this post: Procurement Team (4) and in dotted line Procurement team from the Field Offices

Key Areas of Accountability

  • Ensure that all procurements are compliant to SCI and Donor standards, and that policies and procedures are institutionalized at all levels
  • Set up and manage a country procurement unit in Abuja that will serve as procurement Hub
  • Ensure that internal control mechanism are in place and followed
  • Develop Strategic and tactical procurement in Nigeria Country Office to avoid ad hoc procurement and to have a pro-active procurement department anticipating needs and consolidating purchases via contracting strategy or bulk purchases.
  • Put in place framework agreements and Preferred Supplier Lists for key purchases according to the Country strategy
  • Run periodically market surveys and market analysis to monitor the prices and availability of key items.
  • Capacity building of field and coordination staff on procurement and stock management
  • Coordinate with field offices to ensure the regular and timely shipment of required supplies; coordinate with pharmacist to put in place medical delivery schedule
  • Coordinate with RPU-IPU for international orders, ensuring that orders are placed in a timely manner, discrepancies are proactively resolved, and invoices paid during project period
  • Coordinate customs processes for international purchases
  • Oversee stock management is done accordingly to SCI standards and support TIM (Total Inventory Management) implementation and usage.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Relevant Degree and Post-Graduate qualifications
  • Demonstrated minimum of 5 years’ experience in logistics management and especially in procurement in the INGO sector
  • Experienced in running complex procurement procedures and in contract negotiation
  • Previous experience in service subcontracting for financial services such as cash distributions and e-vouchers will be considered an advantage
  • Experienced in running market surveys and market analysis
  • Previous experience with humanitarian assistance and / or with international organizations in Nigeria and / or the region;
  • Previous experience in Procurement Contracting is essential for this role;
  • Problem-solving ability (Proven analytical skills in isolating priorities and tackling them);
  • Capacity to maintain documentation and archiving system transparent;
  • Very good computer skills, especially on Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint;
  • Ability to work in an multicultural environment, to communicate clearly and work under pressure;
  • Ability to work independently, sense of responsibility;
  • Commitment to the values and principles of SCI;
  • Ability to pay support visits on the field in isolated areas;
  • Fluent in  English
  • Demonstrate leadership and integrity.
  • Strong ethical standards, motivated to promote effective, efficient and transparent procurement function.
  • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
2017-10-28

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