Supply Chain Coordinator at Save The Children
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- In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.
- By transforming children's lives now, we change the course of their future and ours. Please give monthly and support our mission.
Role
This role will in line with the current global procurement policy and manual, coordinate the set up or implementation of supply chain functions and responsibilities, under the supervision of the Field Manager .
The role will supervise and manage field supply chain staff in Kano,
Main Responsibilities
Coordination of programme supply chain needs; implement Save the children policies and procedures for the management of the supply chain, including areas as procurement for cost effective , transport and distribution, warehousing and stock management, management of vehicle fleets, communication systems, and assets.
- Implement procurement planning and strategy by conducting regular market surveys of goods and services in order to establish and maintain a well-defined Supplier database.
- Collate, review and follow up on procurement plans in close collaboration with Program Managers and ensuring that all procurement plans are with clear specifications and delivery timelines
- Coordinate supplier selection and contracting activities by initiating tender processes on standard items purchased regularly with the goal to establish standard Framework Agreements/Pre-qualified suppliers and contracts with main dealers and qualified and committed suppliers.
- Support call for interests to identify new suppliers by reviewing procurement documents prepared by the Procurement Officer (Sourcing) for correctness, transparency and full compliance with Audit and internal procedures and regulations.
- Prepare regular (monthly) supply chain activity reports (procurement, fleet, warehouse, assets) for submission to the Field Manager and Supply Chain reporting focal points in Abuja .
Conduct market analysis to check on process, products and suppliers and advise on best sources of supply and freighting options.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Education-Advanced degree in supply chain management, procurement, logistics, business administration or an equivalent field.
- Five (5) years relevant experience in supply chain, procurement and logistics management in the NGO sector, within complex/large scale country programmes and in emergency response/humanitarian environments.
- A first level university degree (Bachelor's) in a relevant technical field (as identified above), in conjunction with seven (7) years of relevant work experience may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Proven experience in all technical areas of supply chain operations including procurement, logistics, transport/distribution, warehousing and stock management, fleet management, asset management, communications, and security.
- Experience of working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure
- Experiencing in managing and supervising others in logistics and procurement functions.
- Ability to synthesise and analyse information, and make clear, informed decisions
- Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally
- Strong planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
Cultural awareness, with strong written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills in English
Desirable
Technical experience/training in specific areas of logistics eg fleet mechanics, IT/communications networks
- Technical experience/knowledge in specific types of humanitarian intervention eg Health, WASH, Food Security
- Knowledge of ERP software for supply chain management
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Qualification will be an added advantage.
Deadline: May 14 2026
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
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