• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Procurement Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 6 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Overview

• The Senior Procurement Officer supports the procurement team in ensuring efficiency and integrity of the processes for procurement of goods and services at Jhpiego’s office.

Gross Salary Range: 772,300.18 - 853,542.64



Responsibilities



Procurement of Goods and Services

• Perform procurement functions for goods and services with utmost integrity


• Prioritizes, evaluates, and manages procurement needs and opportunities


• Coordinate procurement processes in collaboration with the Procurement Manager


• Document all processes followed in procurement for references, audits and other third party reviews


• Provide coaching and mentoring for supervisees to perform procurement functions


• Support in updating vendor’s database in line with Jhpiego’s policy


• Support procurement committee functions


• Ensure compliance with document retention strategy for the department.

Compliance

• Support the Procurement Manager in sustaining compliance to USAID and Jhpiego procurement regulations


• Support review meetings with all project procurement staff to review compliance and implement improvements and best practices


• Conform to compliance indicators for procurement. Track and report against performance

Sourcing

• Conform to the established sourcing and procurement processes that promotes transparency and integrity


• Enhance supplier relationships to drive sourcing & supplier initiatives to meet or exceed product quality, service & deliver sustainable cost reductions, while reducing or mitigating risk in procurement management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, or equivalent related qualification


• MBA is highly desired


• Purchasing-related certifications will be an added advantage


• 6+ years’ experience in procurement required; in USAID- funded procurement preferred


• Knowledge of global sourcing and procurement strategies, tactics, processes, procedures, and systems


• Proficiency in Microsoft office tools


• In-depth knowledge of USAID and other international donor regulations


• Experience supervising staff


• Ability to exercise good judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information and adhere to high standards of confidentiality and honesty


• Strong negotiation skills


• Adaptable, creative, collaborative and able to think strategically


• Ability to lead in the face of complexity in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment


• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (both oral and written)


• Able to work under pressure, take initiative and manage and prioritize work independently


• Ability to travel to and work in state in which Jhpiego operates