International
Rescue Committee (IRC)
Job
Vacancy: Senior
Procurement Manager, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment
Sector: Procurement
Location: Kenya
Employee
Type: Regular
Employee
Category: Full
Time
Founded
in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and
life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.
At
work today in over 30 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity
and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads
the way from harm to home.
Job Overview / Summary: The Senior Procurement Manager (SPM) will oversee the end to end supply chain process for pharmaceutical and medical equipment requirements encompassing safety, sourcing, product selection, demand planning, quality, inventory, warehousing and transport.
Job Overview / Summary: The Senior Procurement Manager (SPM) will oversee the end to end supply chain process for pharmaceutical and medical equipment requirements encompassing safety, sourcing, product selection, demand planning, quality, inventory, warehousing and transport.
Develop
world-class partnerships with suppliers and other organizations.
The SPM has the responsibility for the development and maintenance of strategic initiatives within the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment category.
The SPM has the responsibility for the development and maintenance of strategic initiatives within the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment category.
A good
proportion of the total category spend and suppliers will not be managed
directly; however, the SPM will need to consider the total spend within the
strategy, provide support and oversight.
Major Responsibilities:
Major Responsibilities:
- Manage
end to end supply chain process for pharmaceutical, nutrition products,
medical devices and medical equipment requirements
- Serve
as subject matter expert for drug procurement, medical devices and
equipment and service providers related to pharmaceutical regulatory and
donors’ requirements
- Develop
processes to ensure compliance related to key supply chain requirements
such as quality control, cold chain storage and distribution
- Per
Health program requests, provide technical advice and guidance about
importation process, sourcing information and review large pharmaceuticals
orders placed by country programs to minimize inappropriate procurement
- Demonstrate
significant expertise in contract negotiations and cost management
- Develop
category strategies
- Manages
RFX, RFP process, templates and strategy
- Lead
strategic supplier relationship management to continually identify process
improvements and cost reduction opportunities
- Well
versed in analysis of spend data and cost models for continuous
improvement
- Develop
supplier score cards and other analytics to enable team to effectively
manage supplier performance
- Maintain
relationships with various business functions across the organization
including health unit, legal, and regional/country offices
- Monitor
and forecast upcoming levels of demand and track inventory levels
- Lead
supplier selection and pre-qualification process globally
- Conduct
Quality Control and pharmacovigilance activities, when deemed necessary or
as an element of routine supplier management. Establish and test a robust
medicine and device recall cascade and reporting mechanism in case of
safety concerns.
- Develop
an information sharing network regarding product safety
- Conduct/organize
regular and ad hoc inspections of IRC suppliers and their manufacturers,
to safeguard the quality of supplies delivered to IRC beneficiaries.
- Identify
and assess (in accordance with GLP principles) potential Quality Control
laboratories
Job Requirements:
- Experience
in sourcing both pharmaceuticals, medical devices and equipment
- Extensive
experience of medical logistics and pharmaceutical supply chain systems in
developing contexts
- Experience
with managing medical warehousing facilities in support of NGO health
programs
- Successful
experience in audit/assessments and the implementation of supply chain
management improvements
- Knowledge
of developments and trends within pharmaceuticals industry
- Knowledge
of risk management, with the ability to identify and address anticipated
issues
- 6-8
years of Procurement related experience. Pharmacist preferred
- NGO
experience preferred with understanding of institutional donors’ policies
relating to pharmaceutical procurement and management
- Extensive
knowledge of pharmaceuticals related quality systems such as GDP and GMP
as well as experience of others for example ISO 9000 series
- Must
have proven project management skills and experience, excellent
communication skills, the ability to find solutions and achieve results,
the ability to analyze and resolve complex issues and the ability to
motivate team members
- Ability
to establish supplier specifications, measure conformance and identify
process improvement opportunities that are defined in conjunction with
internal customers is critical to this position
- Driven
to meeting or exceeding milestones
- Ability
to provide fact based advice and development of market and industry
analysis
- Has
advanced and proven knowledge of procurement industry cost structures and
drivers
- Experience
working in Africa desired
- General
knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
- Excellent
problem solving and negotiation skills
- Knowledge
of Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word as well as experience implementing and
using procurement systems
- Bachelor’s
degree preferably in Pharmacy, or equivalent pharmacy qualification
- Complexity
of products and projects requires high quality project and program
management skills and a proven ability to manage change both internally
and externally
Working Environment: Office
work environment.
Regional
travel 30%.
How to Apply
How to Apply
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The
IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way
- Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and
Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and
enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child
Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and
Anti-Retaliation.
IRC et les employés de IRC doivent adhérer aux valeurs et principes contenus dans le IRC WAY (normes de conduite professionnelle). Ce sont l’Intégrité, le Service, et la Responsabilité. En conformité avec ces valeurs, IRC opère et fait respecter les politiques sur la protection des bénéficiaires contre l’exploitation et les abus, la protection de l’enfant, le harcèlement sur les lieux de travail, l’intégrité financière, et les représailles.
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IRC et les employés de IRC doivent adhérer aux valeurs et principes contenus dans le IRC WAY (normes de conduite professionnelle). Ce sont l’Intégrité, le Service, et la Responsabilité. En conformité avec ces valeurs, IRC opère et fait respecter les politiques sur la protection des bénéficiaires contre l’exploitation et les abus, la protection de l’enfant, le harcèlement sur les lieux de travail, l’intégrité financière, et les représailles.
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IRC
considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex,
color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status,
veteran status or disability.
