Supply Chain Administrator World Vision Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 30th October 2023
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To effectively manage the Supply Chain function in line with World Vision’s procedures in order to support timely implementation of World Vision Programs/Projects that will have the greatest impact on process improvement, simplification, standardization and cost containment thus ensuring the achievement of the Child Well Being Outcomes.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Requirements (10% Time)

Major Activities

1. Understand the department's business requirements and apply in the day to day work.

End Results Expected

Adherence to business requirements in fulfilling procurement needs.

 

Planning (10% Time)

Major Activities

  1. Facilitate annual procurement planning sessions with key stakeholders

  2. Consolidate and report on the Procurement Plans

  3. Review and update Item Catalog prior to the planning process activity.

  4. Advise and familiarize Operations with the use of the Item

  5. Catalog

End Results Expected

Availability of complete Item Catalogs for planning process and a complete Annual Procurement Plan.

 

Strategic Sourcing (15% Time)

Major Activities

1. Advise on Market Assessment and Supplier Pre-Qualification process as per the direction from Coordinators and Advisors. sending bid invitations, follow-up of bids, assist coordinating pre-bid meetings as per the direction from Coordinators and Specialist.

End Results Expected 

 

 

Supplier Contract and Relationship Management (10% Time)

Major Activities

End Results Expected

Availability of accurate and complete Master Data records (either in system or paper).

 

Procurement Execution (20% Time)

Major Activities

1. Advise on the RFP/RFQ process for spot buys as required

2. Liaise with Shared Services & Finance to resolve supplier inquiries

3. Release POs to suppliers for spot buys and assigned categories.

End Results Expected

Day to Day procurement operations are managed smoothly.

 

Data Management, Analysis, and Reporting (10% Time)

Major Activities

1. Collect and organize data from projects and business units.

2. Analyze and check data for accuracy and produce the required reporting output in accordance to the Policies /

Procedures & Guidelines as set by WV

End Results Expected

Availability of information for supervisors to take decisions.

 

Process, Procedure and Policy (10% Time)

Major Activities

  1. Work with senior SCM teams to manage Internal customer satisfaction

  2. Collect data to support performance scorecard reporting (i.e. KPIs)

End Results Expected 

 

Control and Compliance (10% Time)

Major Activities

1. Maintain proper filing and record keeping as per the guidelines set by the management.

End Results Expected

Procurement Records well maintained for future reference.

 

On-time payment of suppliers (10% Time)

Major Activities

  1. Ensure that payment documents submitted by suppliers are processed on time and suppliers payments are processed as per the agreed payment terms

End Results Expected

Follow up with fields offices and accounts payable teams to ensure timely payment of suppliers.

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Minimum education, training, and experience requirements to qualify for the position:

1. Bachelor degree in Procurement and logistics, Supply chain, or relevant studies

2. One year of experience in the Procurement and Logistics or Accounting field

 

 

List additional work experience required as a minimum qualification for this position.

  1. Basic computer skills (Ms. Word/ Excel/Spreadsheet/ Internet, Powerpoint)

 

License, registration, or certification required to perform this position:

1. Certified by the Procurement and Suppliers professional board (CPSP)