World Vision NGO Supply Chain Officers Jobs in Nairobi

Work in Supply Chain Management Department to co-ordinate and manage procurement of goods and services for the activities of WVK ministry to achieve CWBO’s , with the aim of enhancing the Mission of World Vision efficiently and effectively while maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability.



Major Responsibilities:


Management and tracking of PRF’s assigned & RFQ process to ensure no delays, 30%


  • Receiving Purchase as assigned Requisitions for goods and services online through provision
  • As necessary liaising with the user and technical departments to ensure specifications on the PR meet market standards and user requirements
  • Keep track of all PRs as assigned to ensure there are no delays
  • Preparation and dispatch of Request for Quotations to approved vendors for goods and services that are not on contract
  • Evaluation and analysis of vendor responses to identify the best qualified supplier
  • Present the Quotation /Bid analysis to the Senior Supply Chain Management Officer for review before orders are placed or presented to the Tender Committee
  • Ensure timely placement of orders for goods and services & management, dispatch and progression of orders placed with vendors, 30%
  • Close out sourcing event in provision to move PRs to purchase orders for goods and services
  • Ensure purchase orders have been issued to suppliers in a timely manner
  • Progress and track orders with suppliers
  • Liaise with the stores office to ensure timely deliveries and dispatch of the goods to the users


    Cost Savings initiatives in procurement of goods, works and services, 10%


  • Negotiate and document discounted prices with the vendors
  • Analyze prices against market rates and generate a periodic cost-benefit analysis
  • Document price index for various categories of procurement


    Capacity Building and Support on sector specific SCM products and business processes, 10%


  • Capacity build staff on SCM processes and procedures
  • Orientation of new staff and partners including vendors
  • Identify and recommend to management new systems necessary
    for effective supply chain management
  • Offer administrative support to WVK staff on existing and new SCM systems
  • Provide SCM support and input to grants acquisition teams in proposal writing


    Supplier management and Compliance to WVK policies and standards 10%


  • Market Surveys and Vendor visits for existing and potential vendors of goods, services and works
  • Vet new vendors and potential suppliers
  • Provide report and recommend for Debarment/Blacklisting of vendors where necessary
  • Consolidate vendors list and forward for Blocked party screening for various vendors including new entrants.


    Innovation Management, 5%


  • Industry research for new innovations.
  • Increase the visibility of ideas so that contributors with different skills and knowledge can help to identify and improve the best ideas.
  • Generate Cost benefits analysis for innovations


    Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

  • Degree in business related studies prefered
  • Post graduate qualification in purchasing and supplies management from CIPS, Level 4
  • A member of Kenya Institute Of Supplies Management (KISM)
  • Must have prior working experience of not less than 3 years in purchasing and supplies
  • Experience in working with ERP’s is an added advantage
  • Computer literate with excellent working knowledge in word and excel


    Working Environment / Conditions:


  • Based in the National Office, Karen with few travels to the field as required


    How to apply

    Interested candidates should apply online by 12th July, 2018



    For more information and job application details, see; World Vision NGO Supply Chain Officers Jobs in Nairobi


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