Supply Chain Assistant (Procurement)
Provide administrative and procurement support efficiently and effectively.
Overview
Provide administrative and procurement support efficiently and effectively.
You have:
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in procurement and administration.
- In-depth knowledge of the local market in South Kordofan.
- Proficiency in IT, especially operating an ERP supply chain system.
- Experience with standard procurement procedures and documentation.
- Fluency in Arabic.
- Advanced proficiency in English.
- Diploma or equivalent professional qualification.
Contract
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Employment category: I
Reporting to: Support Services Team Leader
Unit/department: Support Services – Supply Chain
Location: South Kordofan (Kadugli)
Authorization level: -
Overall purpose of the role: Provides administrative and procurement support according to needs, ensuring the timely execution of procurements, payments and any other issue related to procurements.
Responsibilities:
• Ensure that all orders are tracked from point of planning and request through to final receipt. • Prepare the relevant documents for the procurement of goods and services. • Participate in evaluation of bids and proposals and make sure the bids evaluation report, technical evaluation, minutes of negotiations and negotiated contract in selection of consultants contain all the facts and information required to justify the recommendations made in the report. • Participate in the joint verification of procured goods and equipment and to ascertain the items conformity to Technical Specifications and Quantities.
- Perform Procurement support functions such as collecting quotes and putting together basic procurement documents such as requisitions and bid matrices.
- Support the procurement process to ensure timely, cost-effective and adequate delivery of commodities and services to support operational needs
- Communicating with all related actors (vendors, warehousing, and programme staff) on procurement progression, facilitating internal and external coordination.
- Contribute to ensuring compliance with DRC’s procurement principles, standards, and policies, donor regulations, and local statutory requirements.
- Facilitate market assessments when needed and update market records with prices on goods and services requested for programmatic activities.
- Correctly apply ERP supply chain processes
- Ensure appropriate archiving (hard copy and electronic filling) is maintained for all procurement files.
- Maintain an updated suppliers registration record accompanied with all necessary documentation as per DRC regulations.
Experience and technical competencies:
• Minimum 2 year of relevant work experience and in-depth knowledge of the context (local market) in South Kordofan • Experience in administrative tasks, including filing systems. • Excellent IT skills, experience in operating an ERP supply chain system will be consider an advantage • Experience with standard procurement procedures and documentation. • Advanced English proficiency • Fluency in local language
All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies: • Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes. • Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback. • Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. • Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)
Diploma or equivalent professional qualification
Languages: (indicate fluency level)
- Fluency in Arabic
- Advanced in English
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with procurement processes and how you ensure compliance? | This question assesses your understanding and practical experience in procurement compliance. | Discuss specific experiences where you followed procurement regulations and how you ensured compliance. |
| What strategies do you use to effectively track orders and manage procurement timelines? | The interviewer wants to know your organizational skills and methods for tracking procurement efficacy. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle communication between vendors and internal staff during the procurement process? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time you contributed to a successful evaluation of bids. What was your role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What measures do you take to ensure all procurement documentation is maintained accurately? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |