About the role

Main role responsibilities

• The role will be responsible for the implementation and management of an effective procurement, logistics and supply chain process for the basic nutrition package project in Gombe state.
• Management of an effective procurement process, including planning, sourcing, tendering, technical and commercial evaluation, contracting, expediting and reporting.
• Responsible for logistics and supply chain management of nutrition-related products, supplies and pharmaceuticals in accordance with the needs of the programme and best practice.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders to support efficient management of supplies and programme planning.
• Work closely with the state programme team to understand their procurement and logistic needs and plan accordingly and ensure forecasted needs are met.
• Monitor, with supervisory visits and documented spot checks, inventory storage and movement records in the warehouse which hold stock for which the project is accountable
• Develop and review the procurement, logistics and distribution plans for the project, including commodity quantification and distribution plans using correct assumptions and best practices.
• Support project distribution planning and execution to ensure all stock is received on time at distribution points, and all stock is recorded during the distribution, and reconciled
• Regularly collect, collate and analyse value for money parameters and recommend areas of efficiency gains for Crown Agents
• Take the lead on all relevant procurement, logistics and supply chain activities within Gombe state, giving suggestions for improved and innovative practices to the organisation and co-ordinating planning with the other states when required.
• Developing capacity at the State CMS and the Logistics Management and Coordination Unit to undertake supply chain activities to coordinate movement and monitoring of project commodities within the state.
• Support the State Logistics Management and Coordination Unit (LMCU) so that it is able to act as the centre of activity and discussions, especially regarding fulfilling

About you

Main requirements:

• At least 7 years of experience in procurement planning and management in private sector/ international organizations
• Master’s degree or equivalent in engineering, sciences, social sciences with training in procurement, logistics and supply chain management
• Knowledge and ability to work on ICT tools for inventory management, logistics and supply chain management
• Knowledge of completing procurement of health sector good and commodities in Nigeria or countries affected by fragility, conflict and violence
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English, as well as a strong credibility and integrity in this domain
• Experience in health commodities supply chain management and in community level intervention
• Experience working and collaborating with diverse sets of stakeholders, such as local NGOs, government officials, donor representatives, local and international staff
• Accountability and ownership of tasks and results
• Excellent people management

Desirable:

• A qualified pharmacist
• Confirmed experience working on large-scale, consortium led, nutrition/ health programmes in challenging contexts, ideally in Nigeria
• Experience in capacity building of implementing partners
• Ability to represent the project to various audiences including senior government officials and donor representatives
• Strong communication skills, including advanced report writing skills
• Nigerian national with the ability to articulate and demonstrate a strong understanding of the contextual challenges faced by communities in Nigeria (ideally in Gombe)