Management Sciences for Health (MSH) Corporate Procurement Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) Corporate Procurement Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
Responsibilities Responsible for procurement of goods and services from initial sourcing through delivery. This involves the process of selecting vendors, negotiation of contracts, forecasting demand, and managing the fulfilment of supply.
The Corporate Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting cross-functional teams to achieve cost, delivery and quality metrics, as well as vendor management.
This position holder will ensure the day-to-day operations to achieve key results in support of the business - flexing resources, optimizing demand and satisfying stakeholder requirements.
The Corporate Procurement Specialist will work collaboratively across divisions and countries establishing strong relationships with peers, senior leaders and other stakeholders.
This position will demonstrate the ability to get things done through both formal and informal networks, using diplomacy and tact to gain cooperation and support from others.
Procurement of Goods and Commercial Services (50%):
Identify Vendors of goods and services in line with MSH procurement procedures and donor regulations.
Negotiate terms with vendors such as price, quality of goods, deadlines, expectations etc.
Liaise with vendors and stakeholders (requestors in divisions and projects) regarding updates and details of specification, quality and price requirements.
Evaluate and compare goods and services to determine which best meet the organization’s needs.
Obtain goods at the right cost for the quality required.
Create Purchase Orders and tally these with Purchase Requests and Orders.
Work collaboratively with the Accounts Payable team to analyze invoices to ensure accuracy of goods and services delivered.
Work closely with the project teams to understand details of procurement requirements.
Logistics Management (30%):
Regular review of past performance of key freight forwarders ensuring that there is a good number of freight forwarders to support MSH international freight needs.
Coordinate the flow of goods purchased internationally from the vendor to the end user i.e. country offices. Putting in place effective trackers that ensure teams are kept up to date.
Coordinate with local procurement teams in the timely preparation of import documentation and authorizations for all air and sea shipments.
Compliance Management (20%):
Timely review of exceptions between Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders and Receipts.
Ensure robust documentation of all procurements and updated centralized filing.
Ensure accuracy of electronic purchase orders, i.e., correct coding in line with the finance procedures.
Maintain knowledge of Federal Import/Export regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulations and MSH’s compliance with the
regulations to coach/train staff and ensure compliance
Education
Required: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience
Preferred: Certifications in CIPS, ISM, CPM, Lean-Six Sigma Training or certification, etc.
Experience:
Required: 4+ years of experience in procurement and operations
Preferred: Corporate sourcing and procurement Experience
Preferred: 2+ years INGO experience, i.e., U.S. government funded projects, DFID, and others
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of global sourcing and procurement strategies, tactics, processes, procedures, and systems.
Experience in development of policies and procedures
In-depth knowledge of federal procurement regulations and USAID regulations
Proficiency with Procurement Systems and Sourcing tools.
Experience supervising staff
Negotiation skills
Capacity building/facilitation skills
Multi-lingual proficiencies such as English,
French, Spanish or other are an added advantage.
Experience in cross-cultural work environment
Competencies:
Adaptable, creative, collaborative and able to think strategically.
Critical thinking and technical expertise - uses logic and methods to solve complex business problems, seeing hidden problems, decision making effectively under pressure.
Purpose driven and outcome focused - moving roadblocks, tackling difficult problems and is action oriented.
Developing and leading talent - coach employees to improve performance, encourage stretch tasks and assignments.
Thinking digitally - picking up new technical skills and knowledge quickly, gains familiarity and is comfortable using a range of digital collaborative tools.
Operate as a nimble learner - knowing personal strengths, weaknesses and limits, has a growth mindset.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Management Sciences for Health (MSH) Corporate Procurement Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
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