Procurement & Logistics officer

BACKGROUND:

Windle International Somalia (WISOM) is an International Non-Governmental organization with oversight support and coordination by regional office in Nairobi. Windle was founded with the belief that good education was essential if Africa was to meet the challenges it faced. In Somalia, Windle International has country office in Mogadishu with field offices in Kismayo and Garowe.

In our commitment to enhance quality education and training in leu of “Education Transform society” we aim to inspire, empower and create resilient for youth through education, training, empowerment and climate adaptation and peace building programmes.

WISOM is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the position of Procurement & logistics

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

The Procurement and Logistics Officer is overall in-charge for overseeing all aspects of logistics functions: planning, directing, warehousing, distribution, forecasting and reporting of relevant operations. The Procurement and Logistics Officer Will Manage and coordinate all aspects of the supply chain function – the procurement, warehousing, and asset management, and facilitate receipts, sorting out, logging and transportation of materials to user destinations.

The Procurement and Logistics Officer will manage logistics personnel, procurement and storekeepers

Some of the key responsibilities are as follows:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize sourcing and supplier selection processes. This includes identifying potential suppliers, conducting supplier evaluations, and negotiating contracts and pricing terms to ensure the organization acquires necessary goods, services, and materials at the best possible value.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and quality standards in accordance with the donor requirements.
• Coordinate the transportation, storage, and distribution of goods, overseeing the organization, planning, and maintenance of the fleet and warehouse.
• Ensure inventory management, forecasting demand to maintain adequate stock levels while minimizing carrying costs.
• Proficiency in procurement software and strong communication skills are essential to effectively align procurement activities with business needs and to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS & skills

• A degree in Business management – Procurement and Supply
• 3 years’ experience in Logistics and procurement.
• Proven performance as Logistics Officer
• Mastery of office software (MS Word, Excel and Power Point)
• Able and willing to live, work and travel in a fast-paced and insecure environment adhering to strict security guidelines.
• Proficiency in Accounting software (SAP)