Supply Chain Manager

World Vision; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

World Vision is seeking a Procurement and Logistics lead to ensure compliant procurement transactions, oversee supplier sourcing and contract administration, and optimize the flow of WV cargo through primary and transit warehouses. The role emphasizes policy adherence, due diligence, and timely delivery of project supplies in coordination with project managers.

The candidate will manage vendor relationships, vet providers, and implement internal controls to reduce risk while maintaining high

Responsibilities

• Procurement and logistics policy guidance and best-practice implementation.
• Oversee sourcing, supplier vetting, bids, and award decisions to ensure value for money.
• Process purchase orders timely and keep users informed on requisitions and goods movement.
• Review contracts to protect WV interests and conduct negotiations transparently when needed.
• Lead supplier onboarding for LTAs and ensure compliance with controls.

Job description

Employee Contract Type

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Procurement Management

• Ensure procurement transactions are carried out in accordance with WVI financial guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Supervise the review of each requisition for completeness and ensure that appropriate sources/competent suppliers are identified, bids invited and evaluated and orders awarded based on application of best practices to obtain consistent value for money.
• Ensure Purchase Orders are processed in a timely manner and that users are kept informed on the status of their requisitions and movement of goods.
• Review contract documents for purchases of goods and services and ensure that contract terms adequately protect the interests of World Vision and where negotiations are necessary ensure that they are conducted in a professional, ethical and transparent manner.
• Provide policy and technical advice on all aspects of procurement and logistics.
• Support supplies and service inclusion during proposal development
• Ensure that services providers are vetted through blocked party screening and ither due diligence measures.
• Ensure high quality procurement of consultants for various project evaluation and assessments
• Ensure that suppliers and service providers are appropriately selected and onboarded for LTAs.

Logistics

• Oversee the receipt, storage, transport and delivery of WV cargo at the primary warehouse in Juba and the transit warehouses in the zonal offices.
• Manage the flow of information and goods in the supply chain in a manner that optimizes the use of resources and utilizes market opportunities as they arise.
• Ensure that WVSS obtains and sclae up use the new item tracking system (ITS) for improved logistics management
• Ensure supplies are stored appropriately and delivered to field locations in a timely manner
• Ensure that warehouses have adequate equipment and meet standard requirements.
• Work with project managers and operations to ensure timely distribution and utilization of project supplies
• Coordinate with the logisitcs cluster to facilitate transportation of project supplies in a timely manner
• Ensure stock reports are accurate and regulary updated.

Liaison

• Liaise with users to help in need identification, procurement / logistics planning and prioritization to achieve optimal and responsive service delivery.
• Liaise with finance and other departments to ensure invoice payments are properly documented / approved and are done in a timely manner.
• Network with other agencies engaged in similar business to leverage common opportunities in procurement and logistics operations.

Team Leadership and Performance management

• Planning and coordinating departmental meetings to review status of tasks, and updating management on the progress of the departments' functions.
• Evaluating supply chain business process and identifying Key performance indicators (KPI's) to be used to monitor the processes.
• Continually monitor supply chain staff performance to ensure a match between individual staff skills / competences and the tasks assigned, and to facilitate optimal team performance.
• In the process of supervision, work with P&C Department on staff development through effective performance appraisals.

Other responsibilities

• Perform any other duty that may be assigned by the Support Services Director
• Attend and participate in daily devotional meetings.

Vendor management

• Maintain list of sources of supply and explore/investigate new or alternative suppliers.
• Represent the organization in dealing with vendors, in so doing foster and preserve an image of integrity and courtesy so that mutual respect and confidence is established between the organization and its service providers

Controls, compliance and Systems development

• Regularly evaluate control measures used to manage risk in all supply chain business processes and guide management in development / improvement of control measures as necessary.
• Ensure consistent adherence to control measures and compliance with WV supply chain policies and guidelines.
• Regularly review the existing supply-chain operating procedures, systems, structures and manuals and update as necessary to cater for Program's growth, technological and operational changes

Applicant Types Accepted

Local Applicants Only