Supply Chain Officer

Manage the day-to-day operation of the Supply Chain for South-East.

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Overview

Manage the day-to-day operation of the Supply Chain for South-East.

You have:

  • A Bachelor’s degree (preferably a Supply Chain subject).
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a procurement role.
  • Previous experience with an NGO/INGO.
  • Prior experience of working in Supply Chain/Procurement Context is required, experience in the South-East area is an asset.
  • Fluency in oral and written English.
  • Willingness to work in remote villages in IRC’s operating areas.
  • Proven ability to work under pressure and deliver in a timely manner.

Job Description

J****ob Overview/Summary: The Supply Chain Officer will be line managed by Senior Supply Chain Officer and based in Hpa-an, Kayin State. The Supply Chain Officer assists Supply Chain Unit (Yangon), Senior Supply Chain Officer and Field Coordinator by managing the day-to-day operation of the Supply Chain for South-East.

Major Responsibilities:

Compliance

- Ensure adherence to IRC policies and procedures. - Ensure that compliance with policies is documented through systematic and random verifications of policy implementation and Procurement records, based on a schedule agreed with line Manager. - Provide consistent and constructive support to supply chain and non-supply chain staffs to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. - Promptly inform the line Manager of any areas of concern of potential or suspected violations of policies and procedures. - Ensure there are no negative audit observations/findings related to Procurement. If required, corrective actions plans are developed & implemented to address audit findings. - Ensures that all documents are filling properly (well filled) respecting the donors and organization’s guidelines and requirements (eligibility of documents).

Su****pply Chain / Procurement Management

- Responsible for Due Diligence checks (supplier references, site visits, historical data, and anti-terrorism compliance) for Authorized Suppliers and Contracted Suppliers, ensure that purchases are in accordance with the Authorized and Contracted Suppliers list and procurement policy. - Support the supply chain team to manage Contracted and Authorized Suppliers in terms of quality, delivery time, and value for money, etc. - Conduct regular market surveys & assessments in key procurement categories to ensure that the project is receiving best value for money. - Support the development of Requests for Proposal and manage contract/tender processes. - Support the supply chain team to manage suppliers and vendors according to contract, quality & delivery, selection system, performance rating (If needed), auditing, etc. - Ensure all procurement records are complete and clearly document all steps in the Procurement process according to IRC and donor policies and procedures. - Ensure Procurement documentation is continually updated to ensure the documentation on file reflects the progress of each procurement action. - Supports the line manager's procurement transformation and improvement project by assisting the applicable field office focal person and other departments.

Fleet Management

- Manage and monitor vehicle usages, controlling fuel and ensuring all vehicles are in good condition and always align with IRC policy. - Prepare monthly Fuel consumption report for vehicle, generators and submit to Sr Supply Chain Officer.

S****t****ock & Asset Management

- Reception of stock in depot/store according to stock receiving SOPs. - Inspect and verify the orders are received in the system according to stock inspection guidance. - Verify the packing lists compared to the stocks received and inform the carrier/supplier if there are any missing or damaged with timely manner. - Prepare Goods Received Notes / Waybill according to IRC standardized. - Coordinate and provide technical inputs to warehouse colleagues to create and maintain up to date the Bin Cards and Stock Cards according to IRC rules and inventory SOPs. - Prepare the waybills File all documents conveniently: waybills, stock cards, supply requests, donation certificates etc. by coordinating with Sr. Supply Chain Officer & Program. - Physical count and check for every 6months March and September and report all broken and/or moved assets to Sr. Supply Chain Officer. - Tag all assets and inventory and issue equipment to Staff.

Training & Outreach

- Identify training needs in the area of Procurement management within the staffs and providing as necessity. - Lead training with project /supply chain staff on all procurement-related issues. - Ensure that the staff are aware of their roles and responsibilities in the area of Procurement management 4. Monitor Logistics staff / non-logistics staff competencies post-training and provide regular feedback and guidance to ensure all gaps in knowledge are addressed and rectified with supervisors as appropriate. - Ensure to maintain cooperative relations with both operation and the program staffs. - Conduct induction to new staff when required in collaboration with Field Admin/HR Officer.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement

- A Bachelor’s degree (preferably a Supply Chain subject). - A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a procurement role. - Previous experience with an NGO/INGO. - Prior experience of working in Supply Chain/ Procurement Context is required, experience in the South-East area is an asset. - Fluency in oral and written English. - Willingness to work in remote villages in IRC’s operating areas. - Proven ability to work under pressure and deliver in a timely manner. - To undertake any additional duties as designated by the SC Co and/or direct line supervisor.

Myanmar nationals with relevant skills sets and proven experience of working at international level are strongly encouraged.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to ensure compliance with supply chain policies? This question assesses your experience and ability to manage compliance in supply chain activities. Provide a specific instance where you successfully ensured adherence to policies.
How do you prioritize multiple procurement tasks when under pressure? This question helps evaluate your time management and prioritization skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use for supplier performance assessment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a challenging procurement issue you faced and how you resolved it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping in procurement? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org