Procurement and Logistics Manager

The Procurement and Logistics Manager will report directly to the Team Leader and will work closely with senior management and technical team leads in supporting and overseeing procurement and logistics services from a management perspective to ensure required supplies of commodities, facilities, and service needs for program activities are mobilized efficiently and in a timely manner.

Procurement and Logistics Manager Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the entire process in the planning of commodities procurement and supply chain activities, inventory control, logistics and distribution, customs clearance, ensuring effectively-functioning processes to avoid costly delays and lost opportunities.
• Ensure effective lines of communication to ensure timely delivery of commodities using the most appropriate procurement procedures.
• Be responsible for introducing process improvements in the supply chain and identifying new vendors/suppliers without jeopardizing quality and service delivery.
• Establish and implement a monitoring system that ensures that the prices paid for commodities are in line with local market prices.
• Develop and manage the rosters of suppliers, elaborate supplier selection, and evaluation, quality and performance measurement mechanisms
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual procurement plans and progress reports as required
• Prepare service delivery contracts, leases, and purchase orders for all acquisition needs.
• Maintain procurement files including all relevant documentation and vendor tracking system s/he will maintain all the relevant information concerning the organization’s suppliers;
• Manage vendor contracts and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure completeness of deliverables outlined in the contract this includes ensuring that all vendor complaints and concerns are addressed promptly to ensure that the project continues to receive uninterrupted services at all times.