Procurement Logistician

JOB SUMMARY                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Responsible for overseeing all procurement and logistics activities at the regional level to ensure the availability of efficient, cost-effective resources required to support MTI health programming activities.

 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

  • Coordinate all regional supply chain activities including planning, sourcing, transport, shipping, warehousing, asset and fleet management; apply distribution control techniques to optimize stock levels
  • Manage procurement process in accordance with MTI and donor policies and procedures, in a transparent, accountable, efficient and cost effective manner
  • Responsible for managing the Operations budget at the regional level; ensure Operations staff are utilizing Unit 4 ERP system to manage inventory and approve orders in accordance with MTI and donor requirements
  • Lead the regional Operations team including daily supervision, monitoring quality of work and definition of each person’s task, drawing up work schedules and leading team meetings
  • Review fleet report, analyse and recommend solutions to ensure fleet budget is appropriately tracked and utilized efficiently in accordance with MTI and donor requirements
  • Review inventory and store report with Store Officer to ensure supplies and assets are tracked and utilized efficiently in accordance with MTI and donor requirements
  • Provide training to Operations and Programs staff in the use of Unit 4 ERP system and ensure updated records are in the system and paper files with correct supporting documentation
  • Manage vendor contracts and work closely with user departments to ensure effective and efficient implementation; support timely vendor payment by submitting all required documentation in accordance with schedules
  • Assist in annual procurement planning process and continuously track budget vs. actual, providing reports to management as required to support decision making
  • Ensure that local market surveys are regularly conducted to gain a full knowledge of the availability and price of local items
  • Ensure the procurement and disposal of commodities are in line with applicable licenses and are properly documented
  • Monitor maintenance activities of infrastructures, supervise repairs and flag rehabilitation needs to supervisors and Construction Officer
  • Plan together with Program Manager the required checks and maintenance activities of energy systems
  • Ensure direct reports have clear objectives, receive mentorship and participate in capacity building opportunities
  • Conduct performance evaluations and enforce disciplinary procedures as per MTI policy
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Ensure the Safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult Protection, and harassment-free workplace policies

Qualifications

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS                                                                                                                                         

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field is required
  • Professional certification in NAVY or CIPS is required

 EXPERIENCE                                                                                                                                                                                                     

  • 3 years of experience inclusive of 1 year of supervisory experience is required
  • Experience with donor (UN, USAID, etc.) asset and procurement specific procedures is an added advantage

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES                                                                                                                                                            

KNOWLEDGE

  • In-depth knowledge of global supply chain management including procurement, tendering, contracting, clearance, transport, warehousing, distribution, fleet management and asset management
  • In-depth knowledge of ERP systems

SKILLS

  • Highly skilled at using ERP systems to manage inventory logistics
  • Skilled in managing a budget
  • Skilled in training and leading a team
  • Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • A good command of both written and spoken English

ABILITIES

  • Ability to act with integrity and ensure security and appropriate use of assets
  • Keen interest to mentor others
  • Highly organized with good quantitative ability
  • Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy
  • Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct

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