Job Title: Procurement Officer
Ref: DDG-R4D/ADB/PO/03/12
Division: IITA: Maize and Cassava
Location: Ibadan
Organisation: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture – IITA
IITA is looking for a Procurement officer to work in a project that is operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Zambia, Ghana, Mali and Nigeria. The project will focus on four components: 1) Generation of agricultural technologies and innovations, 2) Sustainable dissemination and adoption of agricultural technologies and innovations across the value chain, 3) Sustainable capacity strengthening of project stakeholders and 4) Efficient management of the project.
Position/Responsibilities
• Undertake the tendering, evaluation, placement and monitoring of a portfolio of contracts in accordance with Africa Development Bank (AfDB) procedures.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and documents in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, terms, deliveries and services with suppliers.
• Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors.
• Promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and whole life costing.
• Participate in negotiation of contract terms on a range of central contracts and to monitor performance against these contracts.
• Maintain complete updated purchasing records/data and pricing in the system.
• Execute and monitor all regular purchasing duties.
• Coordinate with end users and suppliers in the purchasing scope of work for projects assigned.
• Assist in managing and following up overseas orders.
• Handle and monitor claims with vendors for defective, shortage, missing parts.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor and co-ordinate deliveries of items between suppliers to ensure that all items are delivered on time.
• Plan and manage inventory levels of materials or products.
• Source for new parts, suppliers or sub-contractors when the need arises.
Educational Qualifications
Professional Certificate in Procurement and Supply Chain Management (PCSM) from a recognised Chartered Institute is essential. A first degree in Finance with at least 7 years supply chain logistics and purchasing experience in the higher education / research and private sector would be a distinct advantage.
Core Competencies:
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills – ability to communicate with peers and management at all levels of the organization.
• Strong computer skills, with expertise in Excel, as well as other business operating systems.
• Strong organizational abilities, people management skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to analyze and make improvement recommendations.
• Inventory level management and planning, matching forecast demand with on hand, on order, or in transit quantities.
• Strong customer service orientation.
Method of Application:
Please complete our online application form using this link: IITA Ibadan Job Portal.
Please note that application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration and age will not be treated.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 25 April 2012.
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