• Application Deadline:
• Position: Procurement and Logistics Manager - Nigeria IHP


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Project Overview and Role:

The procurement and logistics manager is responsible for planning the high-volume procurements and the distribution logistics planning and execution. He/she ensures that Grants Under Contracts and other high-volume procurements are pre-planned and executed across the task orders in a manner that eliminates disruptions. He/she reports to the Grants and Compliance Senior manager but works very closely with Operations and Finance.

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

Develops a comprehensive procurement plan for purchase and distribution of goods and services required to implement activities in IHP's current 5 states of operation in Nigeria (Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto, Ebonyi, and FCT).

Provides technical support to the IHP staff to develop a comprehensive procurement plan covering all stages of the procurement and distribution process including, but not limited to:

• Items to be procured with justification and timelines


• Procurement approach (local v international, closed v open competition, etc.)


• Evaluation methodology and criteria


• Procurement steps


• Type of contract to be used


• How procurement risks will be mitigated through contract performance metrics, insurance, or other means


• Determining costs and how they’re used as evaluation criteria


• Eligibility requirements for vendors


• Standardized procurement templates or documents to be used


• How multiple procurements and subsequently suppliers will be managed


• Establishing contract deliverables and deadlines
  
  How procurement and contracts are coordinate


• with project scope, budget, and schedule


• Any constraints pertaining to procurement


• Delivery and distribution requirements and approach


• Acceptance criteria for procurement activities


• Develops procurement strategies that are invntive and cost-effective.


• Identifies reliable suppliers and vendors to develop a robust vendor database.


• Collates Purchase Orders and subcontracts from the state offices and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services


• Works with State Offices to prepare or review procurement reports for consistency with company and donor policies.


• Strategically plans and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer services


• Liaise and negotiate deliveries with pre-identified supply and haulage vendors


• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs, and efficiency


• Arrange warehouse, catalog goods, plan routes, and process shipments


• Resolve any arising problems or complaints


• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s and master's degrees in Procurement, logistics, or Business Administration, economics, etc.


• Membership of relevant professional bodies would be an added advantage.


• Proven experience managing Procurement and Logistics


• In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).


• Management and leadership skills.


• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.


• Highly organized and detail-oriented.


• Record of successful distribution and logistics management


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills


• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects


• At least 8 years of work experience in broader procurement, logistics, and operations management with an international organization, USG contracts, or military.


• Knowledge of USG policies, rules, and regulations.