World Vision: Supply Chain Coordinator – Freetown

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Job Summary

To effectively manage the Supply Chain function in line with World Vision’s procedures in order to support timely implementation of World Vision Programs/Projects that will have the greatest impact on process improvement, simplification, standardization and cost containment thus ensuring the achievement of the Child Well Being Outcomes.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Requirements

Understand the department’s business requirements and apply in the day-to-day work.

Planning

Advise and seek approval of internal customers of modifications from original requests.

Facilitates across all parties the timely resolution of issues that could impact meeting the needs of the requestor and communities.

Identify alternative supply sources for materials / services not under contract

Work with Logistics to ensure safe delivery and receipt of ordered materials

Resolve conflicts with deliveries and suppliers

Strategic Sourcing

Execute the Market Assessment and Supplier Pre-Qualification process as per the set guidelines based on the guidelines set for the assigned categories.

Manage the RFQ/RFP Process including baselines & price survey methodologies as per the approved framework for the assigned categories.

Lead negotiations for the assigned Categories.

Supervise the Sourcing events Filed Offices and Assistance work relating to sourcing.

Preparation of Procurement Committee submission documents to ensure their comprehensiveness to allow an informed decision-making process.

Facilitate Purchasing Committee meetings and ensure that proper documentation is maintained.

Supplier Contract and Relationship Management

Accurately complete the master data management form (or contract/supplier register)

Monitor and complete contract close-out, renewal or retender, as appropriate for the assigned commodities.

Ensure that contractual conditions and performance indicators are understood by the suppliers.

Identify & resolve or escalate contract-related issues both internally and externally.

Analyze supplier performance based on customer feedback information & other sources and coordinate with supplier for improvement.

Procurement Execution

Receive incoming Purchase Requisitions (Pending Buyer Action), verify specifications are clear, conduct sourcing event if required items are not already on contract, update the PR with actual supplier record and release PR for approval.

Follow Procurement Polices and guidelines in Supplier Award decisions under the applicable threshold.

Manage PO Change requests coordinating with Requesters, Budget Owners and Suppliers

Consolidates all required documentation for presentation to Finance for timely supplier payment for materials and services delivered.

Data Management, Analysis and Reporting

Collect and analyze organization-wide data to support decision-making

Provide support in the design of the business metrics to monitor SCM performance and alerting management when the performance trigger is violated

Conduct spend analysis to support strategic sourcing activities, and Supplier Relationship Management

Prepare summary report of supplier bid responses for Procurement Committee award decision meetings

Track and analyze procurement performance and savings against established target levels

Process, Procedure and Policy

Conduct all procurement related tasks as per the approved procurement policies, processes and guidelines.

Advice management regarding any challenge / risks / impractical guidelines.

Collect customer feedback relating to the policies, processes and guidelines, and report to NO Management for improvements or changes.

Review with Partners / Sub-Grantees, their SCM Policies, procedures etc. to identify any gaps, document them under assessment reports, and capture them under capacity building plans.

Systems Development and Implementation

Collect useful data which can be used to improve the general systems established and communicate this information to immediate Supervisor

Control and Compliance

Conduct supplier pre-qualification for all new suppliers and maintain records.

Participate in development of risk identification & assessment tools, registers and other tools and assessing SCM and contractual risks for procurement of goods, works or services.

Maintain proper filing and record keeping as per the guidelines set by the management.

Coordinate with Requesters to close out open POs in a timely manner.

Implementation of agreed audit recommendations in the procurement process as per the guidance given by the HoD.

Participate in process to Review Partners / Sub-Grantees, internal control system in the procurement process to identify any gaps, document them under assessment reports, and capture capacity building plans.

Periodically monitor the progress on implementation of recommendations and update the management of all parties.

Leadership and Coaching

Manage the performance of direct reports through performance reviews, frequent conversations and other method as appropriate. Be courageous in providing coaching or feedback for continuous performance improvement

Ensure that all Supply Chain staff members understand Procurement Policies, Processes, and Systems

Plan and coordinate departmental meetings to review status of tasks and update Senior Management Team on the progress of the department’s functions.

Training and Capacity Building

Coordinate, participate in, and/or train staff from Supply Chain Staff and other WVI Departments on WVI Procurement Policies, Processes, and Systems

Conduct Partners’ / Sub-Grantees’ capacity assessment and capacity building plans as per set framework / guidelines.

Train the Partners / Sub-Grantees based on the approved capacity building plan, monitor progress. Coordinate with internal stakeholders in monitoring the progress and submit progress reports to the management.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE

University degree in Business Administration, Procurement or similar degree, or equivalent experience (intermediate CIPS)

At least 3 years’ experience in Procurement or Supply Chain at Supervisory level leading a procurement team in a demanding work environment, preferably with an International NGO

Working Environment / Conditions:

Work environment: Office-based with travel to the field

Travel: Domestic and International up to 20% of the time.

All successful candidates will be required to undergo a police (criminal background) check, appropriate to the role and location, as well as a Counter-Terrorism Sanctions screening, as part of the clearance process prior to commencing employment.

World Vision International also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (https://misconduct-disclosure-scheme.org/). In line with this Scheme, we will request information from applicants’ previous employers, as part of the reference checking process, regarding any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, as well as any such incidents under investigation at the time of separation.

By applying for this role, applicants confirm their understanding of and consent to these recruitment procedures.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only