Procurement Officer at Community Livelihood Empowerment Water Sanitation Initiative

Community Livelihood Empowerment Water Sanitation Initiative addresses the livelihoods challenges of marginalized people in tribal region and bring positive change in their lives through manifold interventions at different levels – policy, programs, community and community institutions etc. In this regard to reduce vulnerability of marginalized sections, CLEWSI is promoting livelihood improvement through Empowerment Programs, Adequate Skils Acquisition and Food and Nutrition security, Sustainable Integrated Farming System-SIFS, Nutrition Sensitive Farming Systems, Horticulture Development, Watershed Management, Community Lift Irrigation System, Micro Finance and policy advocacy for realization of people’s right to Livelihood

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Responsibilities

• Implement procurement policies, processes, and strategies, ensuring plans are aligned with organizational objectives.
• Develop and maintain effective long-term relationships with existing and potential suppliers in the industry.
• Conduct periodic supplier/contractor performance evaluations for quality improvement and provide/discuss outcomes with suppliers.
• Liaise with unit heads to determine their product and service needs and ensure 100% on-time delivery, proactively identify risks, and address issues.
• Deliver stronger control, accuracy, and integrity across core business processes and systems.
• Maintain and update supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.
• Keep abreast of changing industry trends.
• Compile and maintain a purchasing manual.
• Manage regulatory compliance procedures related to procurement.
• Develop or improve procedures to maintain the efficiency of sourcing operations.
• Identify, negotiate and realize cost-saving initiatives that deliver value in the procurement of goods and services.
• Work with the legal team to negotiate terms of contracts and SLAs.
• Following and enforcing the company’s process.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree qualification with at least 2 years work experience.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of processes, policies and systems.
• Proficient computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently.
• Accurate and precise attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels.
• Ability to negotiate, establish and administer contracts.
• Talent in negotiations and networking.
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data.

Required Skills:

• Performance monitoring and evaluation
• Negotiation
• Office tools: Word, Excel, Outlook
• Procurement.
• Quality control, and supervision.
• Integrity.
• Vision and strategy
• Office administration
• Management
• Process development
• Leadership skills

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail

Application Deadline  28th May, 2022.