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Description – Rwanda Procurement Project Specialist
Description – Rwanda Procurement Project Specialist
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Industry:
Nonprofit/International Development
Function:
Procurement, supply chain analysis
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Title: Rwanda Procurement Project
Specialist
Nonprofit/International Development
Function:
Procurement, supply chain analysis
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Title: Rwanda Procurement Project
Specialist
Job Location: Kigali with frequent travel around Rwanda
Deadline
: Dec 1st , 2016
: Dec 1st , 2016
Duration:
Minimum 2 years commitment, full-time job
Minimum 2 years commitment, full-time job
Who
We Are
We Are
One
Acre Fund is a growing NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania that is
innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential.
Instead of giving handouts, One Acre Fund invests in farmers
to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a
“market bundle” that includes education, finance, seed and
fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful – every year, we
weigh thousands of harvests and measure 50-100% average gain in farm income per
acre. We have laser-like focus on generating better lives for the people that
we serve. We are looking for a Procurement Project Specialist to
start as soon as possible.
Acre Fund is a growing NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania that is
innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential.
Instead of giving handouts, One Acre Fund invests in farmers
to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a
“market bundle” that includes education, finance, seed and
fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful – every year, we
weigh thousands of harvests and measure 50-100% average gain in farm income per
acre. We have laser-like focus on generating better lives for the people that
we serve. We are looking for a Procurement Project Specialist to
start as soon as possible.
Duties
Team
Management
Management
- Mentoring
a 3-person procurement team - Coaching
purchasers to identify high quality, high level suppliers and how to
negotiate for best pricing and terms - Working
with multi-national staff and suppliers - Identifying
opportunities to grow the team and working with manager on recruitment of
strong local talent
Defined
Processes and Team Vision
Processes and Team Vision
- Setting
up procurement mechanisms and systems by incorporating procurement best
practices and identifying strong, long-term supplier relationships - Mapping
out current procurement practices on the Rwanda team to identify and
implement cost- and time-saving improvements. - Implementing
standardized practices to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and customer
service - Set
a 0-6 month vision for the procurement team to realize 5% cost savings
across items, communicate realistic lead times to requestors, and deliver
with 95% accuracy in quality and timeliness
Manage
day to day Execution
day to day Execution
- Coordinating
across teams to evaluate Quality Assurance measures and implement best
practices - Triaging
requests as they come in to assess lead times and project possible delays
and challenges - Running
quarterly forecasting activities across teams to come up with a quarterly
procurement plan - Maintaining
accurate procurement data in the google tracking tools and SAP system - Working
closely with logistics teams to minimize delivered costs - Working
closely with other internal teams to reduce overall spend - Maintaining
and improving procurement process transparency
Career
Growth and Development
Growth and Development
One
Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager
will invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant,
actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management
consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings,
where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft
roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid
growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in
many functions. This results in fast career growth for our staff.
Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager
will invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant,
actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management
consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings,
where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft
roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid
growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in
many functions. This results in fast career growth for our staff.
Our
Requirements
Requirements
- A
university degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing or other
related field. Master’s degree is a plus. - Work
experience in a demanding professional environment, preferably in an
entrepreneurial environment - At
least 2 years of people or project management experience at work or
outside of work - Some
experience in procurement/supply chains strongly preferred - Creativity
and strong problem solving skills. You don’t take no for an answer and
constantly look for alternative solutions to problems. - Able
to independently structure analyses related to procurement subject matter - A
passion for world class customer service - Strong
communication skills with suppliers, reports, peers and management - Ability
to work and make decisions independently - Strong
computer skills in at least Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
required, experience using SAP preferred - Top-performing
academic background - Language:
Fluent in English required, French preferred
To
Apply
Apply
Please
click on this link:https://www.oneacrefund.org/careers/job-openings?n=Rwanda-Procurement-Project-Specialist
click on this link:https://www.oneacrefund.org/careers/job-openings?n=Rwanda-Procurement-Project-Specialist
You
will be prompted to a form that must be completed. At the end of the form
you will have the opportunity to write a motivational letter and upload your
CV. We are offering a world class professional and international environment
that focuses on your career development and are looking forward to receiving
your application.
will be prompted to a form that must be completed. At the end of the form
you will have the opportunity to write a motivational letter and upload your
CV. We are offering a world class professional and international environment
that focuses on your career development and are looking forward to receiving
your application.
Please
Note: One Acre Fund will never ask you for money in return for advancement in
the recruitment process or for being offered a position. If you are being
approached by someone demanding money, please do not hesitate to report this to
the Tubura Fraud Hotline: 0785443136 (Do not use this number for any purpose
other than reporting fraud attempts. If you misuse his number and use it for
general information about the position and not to report Fraud, we will not
consider you for this position).
Note: One Acre Fund will never ask you for money in return for advancement in
the recruitment process or for being offered a position. If you are being
approached by someone demanding money, please do not hesitate to report this to
the Tubura Fraud Hotline: 0785443136 (Do not use this number for any purpose
other than reporting fraud attempts. If you misuse his number and use it for
general information about the position and not to report Fraud, we will not
consider you for this position).
One
Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer; all candidates with legal working
age will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
region, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by the
law.
Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer; all candidates with legal working
age will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
region, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by the
law.
