Supply Chain and Logistics Officer

General Description of the Role (Brief):

Major Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Supply chain Manager, the Supply Chain officer will be responsible for the following:

1. Procurement Management

·         Lead Market Analyses by collecting, organizing, and analyzing market data and sharing results with the program team and field Coordinators/ Managers.

·         Lead the bidding process by developing and issuing requests for proposals (RFP), Request for Quotations (RFQ), and completing a purchase request process.

·         Ensure review and execution of procurement contracts in a timely fashion.

·         Manage relationships with suppliers and program staff.

·         Make sure supply chain monthly and quarterly reports are submitted on time to the leadership team.

·         Ensure all Suppliers’ information is filed and maintained confidentially in all offices.

·         Ensure compliance with the organization and donor policies in the procurement of program supplies and assets

Key Working Relationships:

·         Position Reports to Supply Chain Manager

·         The position technically supervises supply chain field officers and assistant

External: May Serve as AFH Supply Chain representative in outside meetings, other non-governmental organizations, inter-agency groups, and foundations.

Qualifications and Education requirements:

Preferred graduate with bachelor’s or Diploma in logistics/supply chain management or engineering/ business management relevant experience considered.

General Work Experience:

·         Minimum 2 years of progressive Supply Chain professional experience,

·         Experience working within an ERP environment

·         Experience with Data Analysis

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

·         Have a high degree of flexibility and ability to work under sometimes acute hardship conditions against tight deadlines.

·         Strong computer and communication equipment skills, including in Microsoft Office applications.

·         Strong communicator, negotiating to facilitate and presenting

·         Able to work effectively in a highly matrixed structure

·         Excellent training and coaching ability

Language Skills: Fluency in English and Arabic is required, Kurdish would be an added advantage