International
Rescue Committee
Senior
Procurement Manager
Sector: Procurement
Location: Kenya
Employee
Type:Regular
Employee
Category: Full
Time
Background / IRC Summary: The
International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian
crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.
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: Develop tailored supply plans for each category and country. Establish long-term agreements with high-quality suppliers to reduce transactional work and receive better terms.
Job Overview / Summary: Develop tailored supply plans for each category and country. Establish long-term agreements with high-quality suppliers to reduce transactional work and receive better terms.
Ensure
all procurement is done through the supply chain team to eliminate “shadow”
spend. Develop world-class partnerships with suppliers and other
organizations.
The Senior Procurement Manager has the responsibility for the development and maintenance of strategic initiatives within assigned sourcing categories of responsibility.
The Senior Procurement Manager has the responsibility for the development and maintenance of strategic initiatives within assigned sourcing categories of responsibility.
Specific
responsibilities include development of category strategies, supplier
negotiations, identification of cost saving opportunities and overall
management of supplier relationships.
A good
proportion of the total category spend and suppliers will not be managed
directly; however, the senior procurement manager will need to consider the
total spend within the strategy, provide support and oversight.
Major Responsibilities:
Major Responsibilities:
- Identify
high spend regional categories for goods and services by collaborating
with supply chain teams based within countries and regions
- Spearhead
sourcing of various categories including construction, freight, program
supplies and office supplies
- Demonstrate
significant expertise in contract negotiations and cost management
- Develop
category strategies
- Manage
RFX, RFP process
- Cultivate
supplier relationships
- Lead
strategic supplier relationship management to continually identify process
improvements and cost reduction opportunities
- Maintain
relationships with various business functions across the organization
including legal, regional/country offices, marketing
- Well
versed in analysis of spend data and cost models for continuous
improvement
- Monitor
and forecast upcoming levels of demand and track inventory levels
- Develop
supplier score cards and other analytics to enable team to effectively
manage supplier performance
- Complexity
of categories and projects requires high quality project and program
management skills and a proven ability to manage change both internally
and externally
Job
Requirements:
- Experience
in sourcing both direct and indirect spend categories
- Knowledge
of developments and trends within assigned sourcing categories
- Excellent
problem solving and negotiation skills
- 8-10
years of Procurement related experience
- NGO
experience preferred with understanding of institutional donors’ policies
relating to general procurement and management
- 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
- Knowledge
of Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word as well as experience implementing and
using procurement systems
- Bachelor’s
degree required
Working
Environment: Office
work environment. Regional travel 30%.
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.
How to Apply
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.
How to Apply
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apply online
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.