Action Against Hunger is an international, non-governmental, private, non-political, non-denominational and non-profit humanitarian organization. Founded in 1979 to intervene around the world, its mission is to fight against hunger, misery and dangerous situations threatening men, women and children. Currently, 500 employees and more than 5,000 employees work for Action Against Hunger in more than forty-six countries, and in four areas of’action: health /nutrition, nutrition, food security and livelihoods’, and water/sanitation.
We have been present in Niger since 1997 and we currently operate in the Diffa, Maradi and Tahoua regions with a Coordination office in Niamey.
Important note :
- Action Against Hunger rigorously applies the principle of « Zero tolerance » in the event of violations of SAFEGUARDING policy, and all its staff must adhere to it and commit to its strict respect.
- Action Against Hunger undertakes to prevent / report / sanction any type of undesirable behavior at work, in particular sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse and lack of integrity.
- We expect all of our present and future employees to share these commitments and fully adhere to them.
- Action Against Hunger encourages female candidates and those of people living with disabilities.
GENERAL OBJECTIVE OF THE POST
Under the supervision of the Logistics Coordinator, the ( a ) purchasing manager is in charge of all mission purchases.
- He/She ensures all domestic and international purchases from Niamey.
- He/She ensures that the criteria Price/Quality and delivery time defined with the technical teams are respected.
- He/She is the guarantor of the’achat procedures described in the log kit and’ ensures that all mission purchases are made in compliance with the Action Against Hunger charter.
Objective 1: Ensure the monitoring
- Follow the course of frequently purchased materials
- Establish a product catalog and update their prices quarterly
- Develop long-term relationships with preferred suppliers
- Identify, anticipate and manage supplier risks
- Interact with other NGOs in the dynamics of price comparison and in the database
Objective 2: Ensure the’ all the purchases necessary for the proper functioning of the mission
- Develop’achat plans in collaboration with the technical and logistics coordinators and upload them to GESPRA
- In collaboration with the logistics coordinator, ensures the follow-up of the’supply plan with the bases
- Monitoring framework agreements and their renewal.
- Follow-up of’achats(SA) in Niamey
- Develop in collaboration with the technical and logistics coordinators the calls for’offers and/or specifications of the technical purchases to be made
- Negotiate with suppliers the terms of supply in terms of cost, quality, lead time, payment terms, storage…
- Drafting the’achat and services contracts
- Supervise the purchases made in Niamey and S’ ensure strict compliance with the Kit log procedures
- Follow the procedure for payment of invoices to ensure compliance with the payment deadlines
- Archiving’achat files in compliance with ACF procedures
- Anticipate future needs by prospecting, drafting calls for’offers to select suppliers capable of meeting the needs of the’organisation.
- Receive the’achat archives coming from the bases and organize them in the’archive stock
- In collaboration with the logistics coordinator, ensures the random check every month
Objective 3: Manage receipts and shipments.
- Receiving the’ all goods transiting through Niamey :
- Check the quality/quantity of the goods
- Ensure the loading of goods
- Establishing the contract of carriage
- Fill in delivery notes
- Ensure the proper transport of goods to their destination base in accordance with deadlines and procedures
- Ensure returns of BLs after receipt of the recipient
- Archive BL in accordance with Kitlog
- Identify the carriers in Niamey for the’ routing of goods to ACF bases in Niger
Objective 4 : Human resources management
- Recruit, train and supervise staff assigned to the purchasing department
- Perform the Evaluation of your team periodically
- Organize the work of its purchasing department
- Planning staff leave for your department
Objective 5 : Reporting
- Set up and monitor the indicators of its activity : SA, price list, contract monitoring and Framework agreement
- Share with the logistics coordinator any blockage that could slow down the’achat procedure
- Participate in weekly meetings with the’logistics team to share the’ status of’s advancement of’s procedures
- Work in close collaboration with the departments and the bases to ensure a good communication
Do you fit the profile we are looking for ?
Training : Diploma or advanced training in logistics and supply chain
Specific technical knowledge : Mastery of’ purchasing, transport and contract negotiation techniques, Good knowledge of the humanitarian sector and logistics, good mastery of customs and exemption procedures
Experience (years) : Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role in international organisations
Knowledge of the humanitarian sector: OUI
Knowledge of’organisation : That would be a plus
Languages : French, English. Spanish is an asset
’information systems: Pperfect mastery of the pack office
Mobility (national/international) : National mobility between bases and capital
Commitment to gender equality : Successful experience in gender equality promotion or personal engagement.
Our pay package :
We propose an immediate incorporation to a dynamic organization of international scope including the following contractual conditions :
- Fixed-term employment contract : 12 month
- Position Based at : Niamey
- Salary between 36 317 € and 43 729 € annual gross according to the’professional experience and responsibilities (it is included perdiem and monthly living expenses)
Moreover :
- Housing supported by the’organisation
- Travel costs up to’ at the time of taking up the post and at home at the end of the mission
- A package of travel expenses for breaks and annual leave in accordance with the policy in force
- Health insurance, repatriation, accident, travel and life
Note. : “In view of the urgency of this position, the selection process may be closed before the scheduled date. If the’annonce n’ no longer appears on the site, this will mean that the selection process is closed.”
How to apply
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