• Bachelor’s degree in procurement or related field
  

• Minimum 7 years’experience in Business Administration/Management, Procurement or Finance.
  

• Strong problem solving and excellent decision making.
  

• Experience with ERP systems. Experience with Business World ERP will be an added advantage.
  

• Experience working in an international NGO is desirable.
  

• Excellent skills in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access).
  

Procurement / Travel:

• Oversee cost effective acquisition of a wide range of goods and services, responsible for country program compliance with PATH and donor policies and specifically procurement, travel, conflict of interest and ethics.
  

• Develop and maintain a procurement planning and analysis processes for the timely acquisition of goods, coordinate with global procurement as required and provide proactive, rigorous and logical methods to solve procurement related challenges within Country.
  

• Lead procurement activities including competitive bidding, supplier selection and justification, issuing purchase orders.
  

• Provide guidance to project teams on annual procurement planning.
  

• Manage vendor relationships (including travel agents and hotels); vet and screen new vendors; review annual supplier contracts.
  

Security / Facilities / Vehicles:

• Serve as Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Abuja Office in coordination with the Global Security Officer.
  

• Oversee security systems and emergency response equipment/supplies for the workplace, ensure staff stay informed of safety policies and procedures.
  

• Manage Nairobi office facilities including utilities, internet, new hire set up, office supplies and equipment, housekeeping/pest control, improvements, repairs and renovations.
  

• Oversee the leases for Abuja and sub-offices.