Ipas Africa Alliance

Non-profit + 1 more

Procurement and Logistics Coordinator

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Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in procurement, logistics, or supply chain operations, preferably in an NGO or development environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in procurement processes, including sourcing, vendor management, and contract administration.
  • Familiarity with logistics coordination, including transport planning, delivery tracking, and operational support.
  • Working knowledge of procurement policies, donor compliance requirements, and financial procedures.
  • Experience working with procurement documentation, recordkeeping, and audit processes.


Responsibilities

1. Procurement Planning & Coordination

  • Support the development, implementation, and tracking of procurement plans in alignment with organizational and program needs.
  • Coordinate procurement activities to ensure timely acquisition of goods and services.
  • Ensure all procurement requests are properly documented, tracked, and processed in line with established procedures.

2. Procurement Execution & Compliance

  • Support procurement of materials, goods, and equipment in a cost-effective, transparent, and compliant manner.
  • Ensure adherence to organizational procurement policies, donor requirements, and regulatory standards.
  • Maintain full documentation and audit-ready records of procurement processes and transactions.
  • Ensure proper completion and closure of procurement processes, including documentation and approvals.

3. Supplier Management & Market Intelligence

  • Conduct regular market research to identify new suppliers and maintain updated supplier databases.
  • Support supplier sourcing, evaluation, and selection processes to ensure best value and quality.
  • Assist in conducting periodic supplier assessments to evaluate performance and compliance.
  • Foster positive supplier relationships to support reliability and service quality.

4. Contract & Documentation Management

  • Support the preparation, review, and amendment of supplier contracts and service agreements.
  • Ensure contracts are properly documented, tracked, and compliant with organizational standards.
  • Maintain accurate procurement and contractual documentation for reference and audit purposes.

5. Financial Coordination & Payment Processing

  • Oversee preparation of procurement-related payments and supporting documentation.
  • Liaise closely with the Finance team to ensure timely processing of vendor payments.
  • Ensure alignment between procurement records and financial documentation.

6. Logistics Planning & Coordination

  • Coordinate logistics planning and administrative arrangements for program activities, events, and operations.
  • Ensure timely and efficient movement, delivery, and handling of goods and materials.
  • Support planning and execution of operational logistics requirements in coordination with relevant teams.
  • Collaborate with the Operations Support Coordinator to support vehicle utilization planning and maintenance tracking.
  • Ensure efficient use of transport resources to support operational and program needs.

7. Coordination, Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Maintain clear communication with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement and logistics needs are understood and met.
  • Keep all relevant parties informed on procurement status, timelines, and challenges.
  • Promote coordination and cooperation across departments to support efficient service delivery.
  • Maintain complete and accurate records of all procurement transactions, supplier engagements, and logistics activities.


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