Ipas Africa Alliance
Non-profit + 1 more
Description
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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