Purpose of the position:
To provide leadership and management of the supply chain function. The incumbent will ensure that there are adequate policies, procedures, systems, controls, and necessary skills to support the operations of World Vision.
The incumbent will ensure supply chain activities are run in a timely, effective, professional and cost-effective manner to strategically obtain best value for money.
Major Responsibilities:
Procure goods and services for the organization
Ensure adherence to existing processes, procedures and policies that govern procurement within the organization
Ensure value for money in every procurement
Advise leadership on processes that would ensure value for money
Mentor and build the capacity of staff in ethical procurements
Manage contracts and supplier relationships.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
Education: Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Business Administration, or equivalent professional qualification (advanced CIPS)
Experience: A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, contracts management, contracts administration and/or logistics, of which five (5) years of experience directly related to first-hand procurement and/or contracting is required.
At least 7 years of experience in managing staff
Substantive experience working in the INGO sector dealing with multiple donor funds and meeting different donor requirements
Working Environment
Work environment: Office-based with travel of up to 30% of the time to countries having active conflict within the East Africa region.
