Logistics Specialist

CIP; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The International Potato Center (CIP) is looking for a Logistics Specialist to join its team. This role involves managing suppliers, optimizing logistics processes, and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving service delivery across international operations, requiring strong procurement skills and relevant academic qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a similar role.
• Experience in international procurement and managing procurement with multiple donors.
• Strong communication skills in English and Swahili.

Responsabilités

• Support global logistics operations and ensure effective service delivery.
• Manage logistics suppliers and design improvements to global processes.
• Compile data and generate reports on supply chain management.

Connaissances

Procurement and supplier management

Client service orientation

Communication skills

Market research

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Procurement Certification from KISM, CIPS, or equivalent

Outils

ERP software

Description du poste

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The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly skilled, results-oriented Logistics Specialist, to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

About CIP

CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research organization with a global mandate to conduct research on potatoes, sweet potatoes, Andean root and tuber crops, and sustainable management of natural resources. CIP’s vision is to contribute from its areas of expertise to the fulfillment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), especially those related to poverty, hunger, child and maternal mortality, and sustainable development. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the One CGIAR, a global research partnership dedicated to transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis, carried out by 13 CGIAR Centers/Alliances in collaboration with numerous partners including research institutes, civil society, academia, development organizations, and the private sector.

About the role

The selected candidate will be part of the Logistics team under the supervision of the Logistics Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to global logistics operations, following standard processes and ensuring effective service delivery.
• Build strong working relationships with global partners and senior managers to align functional objectives.
• Assist the Logistics unit in drafting tender documents, ITT, RFP, solicitations, bid comparison, organizing procurement meetings, and processing purchase orders and contracts.
• Collaborate with the logistics team to identify best operational transaction handling approaches to optimize service levels, maintain supply-chain efficiency, or reduce costs.
• Manage logistics suppliers, fostering them as virtual extensions of the organization to enhance value. Source and evaluate suppliers locally and globally through market research, networking, and supplier databases to meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Design and implement improvements to global processes organization-wide to promote logistics best practices.
• Respond to technical queries and support requests to ensure timely, accurate resolution with high client service standards.
• Compile data and generate reports on logistics elements such as supply chain management, strategic sourcing, distribution, supplier management, and transportation to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges.
• Ensure compliance with CIP health and safety policies and procedures.
• Oversee bidding processes, ensuring transparency in evaluations, bid preparations, and contract negotiations.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.
• Procurement Certification from KISM, CIPS, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a similar role.
• Experience in international procurement.
• Experience managing procurement with multiple donors.
• Strong procurement and supplier management skills.
• Excellent client service orientation and a cooperative attitude with internal and external clients.
• Knowledge of ERP software and management of product and supplier master files.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills in English and Swahili.