rocurement officer – Dakar, Sénégal
| Fonctions | Autre |
|---|---|
| Activités | Social |
| Contrat | CDD |
| Durée du contrat | 2 years (national contract) |
The Opportunity :
The Procurement Officer works within the Regional Procurement Unit (RPU) under the responsibility of the Regional Procurement Coordinator. He will participate in the management and processing of international orders in an optimal manner (lead time and quality of service) for all countries in Save the Children International’s (SCI) coverage area in West and Central Africa.
The profile required for this position is as follows :
- University degree in logistics, procurement management or business management ;
- Qualification of a recognized institution in medical logistics ;
- Professional qualification in procurement or equivalent ;
- Prior professional experience of 3 years in logistics or in medical and pharmaceutical procurement management and skills in contract/framework agreement management ;
- Knowledge and understanding of the supply chain and purchasing and ordering procedures with suppliers (identification, evaluation and relationship with suppliers) ;
- Proven ability to analyse customer demands and trends, develop strategies and fill gaps ;
- General computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel) ;
- Knowledge of international transport and import procedures (Incoterms, customs clearance, etc.) ;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French.
The Organization :
We employ about 25,000 people worldwide and work on the ground in more than 100 countries to help children affected by crises or in need of better health care, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest level for the realization of children’s rights and for their voices to be heard.
We are striving to achieve three breakthroughs in the way the world treats children by 2030 :
- No child dies of preventable causes before his or her fifth birthday ;
- All children learn through quality basic education and so on ;
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated.
We know that great people are a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our employees and offer a rewarding and rewarding career, as well as a cooperative and inclusive work environment where ambition, creativity and integrity are highly valued.
Information on the Application :
Please apply using a cover letter and an updated CV in one document. Please also provide details of your current compensation and salary expectations. A copy of the complete role profile can be found at here
We must ensure the safety of children so that our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to protecting children from violence.
Candidates are informed that Save the Children International does not require any payments or expenses during the entire recruitment process. Any such request must be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.
Female applications are strongly encouraged.