Jobs Kenya

Major Responsibilities:
Manage end to end supply chain process for pharmaceutical, nutrition products, medical devices and medical equipment requirements for francophone countries that IRC operates in.
Serve as subject matter expert for drug procurement, medical devices and equipment and service providers related to pharmaceutical regulatory and donors’ requirements
Support in the development of processes to ensure compliance related to key supply chain requirements such as quality control, cold chain storage and distribution
Per Health program requests, provide technical advice and guidance about importation process, sourcing information and review large pharmaceuticals orders placed by country programs to minimize inappropriate procurement
Demonstrate expertise in contract negotiations and cost management
Support Senior Procurement Manager in developing category strategies
Manages RFX, RFP process, templates and strategy
Lead strategic supplier relationship management to continually identify process improvements and cost reduction opportunities
Well versed in analysis of spend data and cost models for continuous improvement
Maintain relationships with various business functions across the organization including health unit, legal, and regional/country offices
Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and track inventory levels
Lead supplier selection and pre-qualification process globally
Conduct Quality Control and pharmacovigilance activities, when deemed necessary or as an element of routine supplier management.
Conduct/organize regular and ad hoc inspections of IRC suppliers and their manufacturers, to safeguard the quality of supplies delivered to IRC beneficiaries.
Job Requirements:
Experience in sourcing both pharmaceuticals, medical devices and equipment
Experience of medical logistics and pharmaceutical supply chain systems in developing contexts
Experience with managing medical warehousing facilities in support of NGO health programs
Successful experience in audit/assessments and the implementation of supply chain management improvements
Knowledge of developments and trends within pharmaceuticals industry
Knowledge of risk management, with the ability to identify and address anticipated issues
4-6 years of Procurement related experience.  Pharmacist preferred
NGO experience preferred with understanding of institutional donors’ policies relating to pharmaceutical procurement and management
Extensive knowledge of pharmaceuticals related quality systems such as GDP and GMP
Ability to establish supplier specifications, measure conformance and identify process improvement opportunities that are defined in conjunction with internal customers is critical to this position
Driven to meeting or exceeding milestones
Ability to provide fact based advice and development of market and industry analysis
Has proven knowledge of procurement industry cost structures and drivers
Experience working in Africa desired
Fluency in French and English essential
General knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
Excellent problem solving and negotiation skills
Knowledge of Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word as well as experience implementing and using procurement systems
Bachelor’s degree preferably in Pharmacy, or equivalent pharmacy qualification
Complexity of products and projects requires high quality project and program management skills and a proven ability to manage change both internally and externally