Procurement Specialist (LFO)

Logistics & Procurement

Overview

Ensure timely procurement process for lodging and catering.

You have:

• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or any related field.
• At least Two (2) years’ experience in purchasing a variety of general and specialized items, shipping and receiving, and basic accounting.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Knowledgeable with modern office methods and equipment; operation of personal computer; software programs including word processing, spreadsheet tools, presentation documents and use of procurement software.
• Strong knowledge of Source to Pay Process.
• Familiar with modern purchasing methods, procedures, and specifications preparation; methods and techniques utilized in analyzing the quality of services, supplies, and equipment; sources of purchasing information; budgets and revenue control.
• Experience performing detailed work related to requisitioning a wide variety of goods and services; informed on new technology products, market conditions and current prices.

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the timely execution and delivery of the sourcing & procurement process on requisition particularly for Hotel/Lodging, Venue & Catering requirements of the organization, including other categories that may be assigned within to ensure general procurement process and supplier relationships are carried out in alignment with WV Procurement Policies.

• Ensures to drive cost savings for the organization through effective negotiations with suppliers and the creation of a framework agreement for the assigned category and regularly purchased items. research and evaluates requests based on price, service, quality and guarantee, and other applicable criteria to meet the needs of the internal customers. Verifies available funds and appropriations of budget codes in accordance with procurement policy.
• Work closely with the business, vendors & partners to receive the requirements on time and to deliver procurement expanded value to World Vision.
• Perform administrative duties requiring a high degree of expertise in more than one of the areas of office management, fiscal management, and customer relations.
• In times of emergency response, the Procurement Specialist may become part of the Response Team depending on her/his expertise and training with prior agreement with her/his supervisor. This role must be clearly defined, agreed and supported with appropriate training, coaching or exposures and a plan to cover her/his responsibilities is in-placed while on a special assignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or any related field.
• At least Two (2) years’ experience in purchasing a variety of general and specialized items, shipping and receiving, and basic accounting.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Knowledgeable with modern office methods and equipment; operation of personal computer; software programs including word processing, spreadsheet tools, presentation documents and use of procurement software.
• Strong knowledge of Source to Pay Process.
• Familiar with modern purchasing methods, procedures, and specifications preparation; methods and techniques utilized in analyzing the quality of services, supplies, and equipment; sources of purchasing information; budgets and revenue control.
• Experience performing detailed work related to requisitioning a wide variety of goods and services; informed on new technology products, market conditions and current prices.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

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