Supply Chain Officer

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• Ensuring all Procurement Processes are in line with DRC Operations Handbook
• In Collaboration with the Supply Chain Specialist Procure, all materials and equipment ordered by the projects in a cost-effective and transparent manner in line with DRC and donor specific policies.
• Oversight of all Purchase and Service Contracts to ensure DRC’s interests are protected.
• Develop, Maintain and Update all relevant Databases.
• Prepare and Distribute Periodic (Weekly and Monthly) Status reports as required
• Constantly search the market for new suppliers that may provide better service or value for money for DRC.
• Participate and facilitate pre-qualification process regularly to update Supplier data base
• Assist in the strategic sourcing for frequently purchased items to ensure framework agreements with the suppliers and service providers are in place.
• Ensure procurement files are accurate and records are in compliance to DRC and donor procurement policies, filing system is properly established, maintained as per DRC E-filing, and accessible whenever required.
• Support in ensuring purchased assets is registered in the inventory database and liaise with the Assets department.
• Prepare and submit payments of suppliers to finance on a timely manner.
• Correctly Apply ERP Supply Chain Processes.
• Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Somalia programme Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Code of Conduct.
• Any other duties allocated by the line manager.

• University degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering Management or similar
• Certificate in Humanitarian Logistics and/or Procurement would be an advantage
• Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement with NGOs
• Understanding of the local market, local legislation related to contracts, suppliers, contractors and customs clearance, business registration requirements and tax regulations.
• Understanding of the procurement rules and regulations of major international donors.
• Very good skills MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power point
• Very good interpersonal and team skills.
• Knowledge of procurement principles and contract management.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and values.
• Commitment to and understanding of DRC’s aims, values and principles. 

• Fluency in written and spoken Somali & English. 

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