Deadline: 17 December, 2020
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Fred Hollows Foundation is seeking to fill the role of Procurement and Logistics Manager.
The Fred Hollows Foundation is one of the world’s largest and most innovative eye health international development organisations, having restored sight to more than three million people around the world.
Responsibilities
- Liaise with programme staff to ensure any requirements for procurement support are identified, approved and procured in a timely, well-documented and cost-efficient manner
- Implement an annual planning process to streamline repetitive procurement of goods to increase competitive tendering and internal processes
- Establish and update supplier database for both medical and non-medical materials
- Arrange for preferred supplier agreements for types of supplies as well as services that will be demanded on a regular basis
- Responsible for all logistics, procurement, and distribution of medical and non-medical supplies for the needs of the programmes and operations of FHF Kenya
- Provide professional advice in relation to drugs and medical supplies
- Ensure FHF Kenya team is updated on changes in regulatory policy as related to pharmaceuticals and medical supplies
- Ensure transport needs are met on time and efficiently managed with sound transport need scheduling so that operational and programmatic activities run smoothly
- Participate in budget preparation and monitoring of budgetary allocation of procurement items to ensure compliance
- Proactively identify and manage risk in own area, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, industry codes, FHF policies and procedures including timely completion of compliance training where required
- Organise procurement training for both programme and operations staff on a regular basis
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Procurement, Supplies or Logistics
- Seven years, minimum, of relevant experience in non-governmental sector at managerial or coordination level
- Demonstrate practical experience in procurement and logistics management including pharmaceutical supplies within the field of supply chain management
- Proven record of experience in the management of strategic procurement and logistics at a management level
- Excellent knowledge of the local regulatory environment, including knowledge of customs clearance and importing processes
- Experience in pharmaceutical and general supply chain management
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