World Vision International, Supply Chain Manager Jobs Vacancy

JOB
OPPORTUNITY
Supply
Chain Manager
World
Vision International (Rwanda) is a child focused Christian humanitarian
organization implementing development programs in 17 Districts of Rwanda.
World
Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced
national for the position of Supply Chain Manager. The position will be
based in Kigali at the Head Office and reporting to the Finance and
Suppo

rt Services Director.

Purpose
of the position:
Lead
National Supply Chain Management team in World Vision Rwanda. Manage work
efforts across planning, strategic sourcing, categories management, including
internal customer alignment and satisfaction, supplier relationship management,
contract management, risk management, program management and human resource
management.
Manage
establishment, tracking and reporting of benefits and key internal and supplier
performance metrics
In
order to succeed, the Finance Manager must be able to effectively communicate
World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that
serves as an example to others – must be a role model, practice servant
leadership and be an ambassador for WV ministry in areas where WVR has
operations
The
major responsibilities include:
  • Human
    Resource Management
    • Lead
      setting of performance objectives for Supply Chain Management staff
    • Provide
      regular feedback on performance and identifying training needs
  • Supply
    Chain Management Performance
    • Lead
      and coordinate the Supply Chain Department and be responsible for an
      optimal interface between the supply chain and business units as it
      relates to the procurement function
    • Lead
      monthly Regional and department reviews to address
    • Open
      procurement issues/performance against procurement plans.
    • Development
      of plans to support new, additional, and changing requirements
      (Grants/new programs)
    • Managing
      continuous improvement in Supply Chain Management through monitoring of
      Supply Chain Management Progress Reports and Supply Chain Management
      monthly reports
    • Manage
      suppliers performance against contract and framework agreements
    • Manage
      and facilitate the VAT exemption process
  • Tracking
    and Reporting
    • Define
      and manage integrated cross functional Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
      and lead the development of action plans to address areas of poor
      performance
    • Track
      and analyze Supply Chain performance against established target levels
      (KPIs)
    • Report
      Performance monthly to the Senior Leadership Team, Regional Managers, and
      Department Managers.
·        
 
    • Lead
      development of Consolidated Procurement Plans for World Vision Rwanda
      across grants, all functional departments and the Clusters.
    • Partner
      with finance, integrated ministries, and other related functions in the
      approval of an annual sourcing strategy based on the overall procurement
      needs of the organization
    • Manage
      development of implementation plan for Supply Chain Management activities
    • Communicate
      plan to relevant stakeholders
    • Lead
      all required changes to plan as budgets are amended during the year
    • Communicate
      strategic/central buying categories
    • Lead
      quarterly and annual cross functional procurement plan reviews.
  • Strategic
    Sourcing
    • Lead
      development of category strategies and approaches
    • Manage
      implementation of consistent and effective strategic sourcing process
    • Communicate
      sourcing approaches to relevant stakeholders
    • Build
      and maintain successful working relationships with suppliers.
    • Manage
      day to day relationships with suppliers
    • Plan
      strategies for and lead negotiations with suppliers
    • Manage
      contract development with legal for key suppliers
    • Identify
      areas for process improvements in strategic sourcing
  • Transactional
    buying
    • Implement
      effective Supply Chain Management process for non-critical items.
    • Implement
      identified process improvements.
    • Communicate
      processes to key stakeholders
  • Policy
    communication
    • Provide
      leadership on Supply Chain Management policies and procedures.
  • Manage
    World Vision Rwanda procurement manual, ensuring compliance and
    facilitating revisions and updates
Qualifications:
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The
following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education,
prior experience or on-the-job training:
  • University
    degree in Business administration, Social Science, Procurement, Supply
    Chain Managementor a similar degree
  • Professional
    qualification preferably MCIPS is an added advantage
  • At
    least 5 years’ experience in procurement
How
to apply:
Should
you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda
If
this is your first time applying online via the World Vision
International careers website, you will need to register an account along with
your application details. This site will provide you with additional
functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires
minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected
during the application process
All
applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via
email will NOT be considered.
In
case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda recruitment@wvi.org(no applications will
be accepted through this email)
The
closing date for submission of applications is 24th October 2017;
no late applications will be accepted
As
a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of
children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working
with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks
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