Supply Chain Coordinator – Procurement at Plan International

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries, driving changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. Plan International is registered in Nigeria with the Corporate Affairs Commission.

Deadline for application submission: 26th August 2022.

Location: Abuja

ROLE PURPOSE

The purpose of this role is to coordinate procurement support for the central office in line with policies of Plan International Nigeria, donor requirements and Nigerian laws. The post holder will be supervised by Country Supply Chain Manager and expected to work very closely with other members of the Supply Chain, Programme, Grants and Finance teams. S/He is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of procurement support with monitoring and reporting of purchasing activities in the central Office.

DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE

Communicates within Plan International Nigeria and with partners and externally with vendors, service providers, consultants etc. The post holder will coordinate the effective procurement management in the country office and give support to the field offices where necessary.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide high quality technical input in project operational planning, including the assessment, design, start-up, budget management and implementation of supply chain activities for multiple projects
• Coordinates purchasing contracts and services for the Country office – review all purchasing contracts for approval.
• Monitor purchasing contracts implementation and contribute to the maintenance of a database/register with updated information for all active contracts.
• Coordinate procurement (and logistics as need arises/when delegated) operations in the central office, ensuring compliance with Plan International purchasing standards and regulations.
• Ensure Procurement Tracker is periodically updated and disseminated appropriately for information sharing and accountability.
• SAP Procurement commitments cleansing and management of SAP Procurement system for Country office (Subject Matter Expert)
• Effective coordination of the purchasing process and ensuring timely delivery of goods to meet project objectives
• Oversee and support the procurement planning process
• Support the on-boarding orientation and capacity building training to newly engaged staff and implementing partners for their proper integration into Plan International Nigeria operations.
• Ensure strict adherence to procedures in documents archiving for the central office,
• Coordinate and carry out pre-qualification exercises and report on due diligence assessment of vendors before entering into vendors’ database.
• Participate in conducting Supply Chain Operations Manual awareness training to contractors and ensure compliance to Non-Staff Code of Conduct, Anti-fraud and Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Child and Youth Safeguarding policies of Plan International.
• Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms and ensure value for money in the quality of goods to be supplied
• Coordination and management of Plan International Nigeria’s approved vendor list, hold regular feedback sessions with approved vendors.
• Perform any other project related duties as specified by the Admin and Logistics Manager  

TECHNICAL EXPERTIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• A degree in Business/Public Administration or related field.
• At least 3 -4 years of experience working in administration and logistics Coordination role in an INGO
• Working Experience in use of SAP
• Fluency in English with excellent writing and speaking skills is required.
• Excellent and demonstrable experience in procurement processes and logistics management.
• Demonstrable experience in office management and staff coordination.
• Excellent writing and speaking in English language
• Knowledge and understanding of Nigeria’s policy environment
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including good listening skills, influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Capacity to build and maintain relationships and to work effectively in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment respecting diversity.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook

Plan International Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender or disabilities. Plan International Nigeria is fully committed to child protection to prevent children from all forms of abuse. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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