Supply Chain Lead

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!Key Responsibilities30%Manage and execute procurement process for non-strategic items, construction and consultancy projects within alignment with established NO SLA

• Negotiated best overall value and terms for designated non-strategic areas of spend
• Identify and resolve supplier conflicts with delivery and quality
• Support local operations team in specification definition and development- soliciting support of suppliers where needed
• Ensure compliance to SCM policies and standard processes from planning to pay
• Facilitate and coordinate the procurement committee on the selection of suppliers.
• Execute the decisions of the procurement committee in alignment with SLA
• Manage monthly area, sectoral, project and department reviews to address: 1- Open procurement issues/performance against procurement plans. 2- Development of plans to support new, additional, and changing requirements (Grants/new programs

20%Support HUB Leader in the planning, sourcing strategy and strategic sourcing initiatives for the NO

• Conduct market assessments for specific categories of spend
• Pre-qualification and vetting of suppliers for defined categories of spend
• Contract issuance and support of supplier negotiations for defined categories
• Support ADP’s and program leaders in the procurement planning process
• Identify changes and updates in the procurement plans
• Support the development of grant proposals by providing cost and identify supply base.

10%Performance Measurement execution, analysis and reporting

• Manage and coordinate integrated cross functional key performance indicators and the develop of action plans to address areas of poor performance
• Track and analyze procurement performance and savings against established target levels (KPI’s and PO Savings tracking tool
• Report SCM performance monthly to Hub Leader and NO Leadership
• Manage continuous improvement in Procurement through monitoring of Procurement Progress Reports and Procurement monthly tracking reports
• Maintain and update critical NO procurement data
• Ensure the submission on all suppliers for Block Party Screening to Hub Analyst

20%Human Resource Management and Development

• Engage in the identification and recruitment of staff.
• Develop the capacity of staff in the Department by working closely with Human Resources Department on staff development through effective coaching, mentoring and performance management processes.
• Manage setting of performance objectives for Procurement staff
• Provide regular feedback on performance and identifying training needs
• Ensure the development and capacity building of staff both technically and professionally

15%Support and manage the implementation and compliance of procurement policies and processes and procedures.

• Manage procurement manual, ensuring compliance and facilitating revisions and updates
• Manage and maintain item catalogues, supplier and contract master files

5%Manage day to day interactions and relationship with Operations, Programs, Finance and other departments to facilitate improvements in knowledge sharing, communication and process.

• Continuous Improvement of processes and understanding across departments

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management and /or work experience equivalent
• Professional Qualification preferably MCIPS qualified.
• Five years’ experience in supply chain and/or procurement, two years’ experience in a supervisory role preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Good understanding of procurement management.
• Good communication skills with suppliers and internal customers
• A proactive person with initiative, drive, and honest with a high level of integrity.
• Demonstrated capacity building approach to supporting staff development.
• Ability to lead, plan, and organize.
• Strong contract management experience.
• Strong negotiation expertise.
• Good understanding of World Vision Core Values, Sphere relief standards, Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct.
• Technical skills in computing and using standard software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Internet)

Work Environment

• The position requires ability and willingness to work in the Jerusalem office at least twice/week. The position requires to travel domestically up to 10% of the time.

Core Capabilities☐ Individual Level☒ Leadership Level☐ Organisational Level☒ Achieving quality results & service.☒ Practising accountability & integrity.☒ Communicating information effectively.☒ Thinking clearly, deeply & broadly.☐ Understanding the Humanitarian Industry.☐ Practising innovation & change.☐ Demonstrating Christ-centred life & work.☒ Learning for growth & development.☐ Maintaining work/life balance & effectiveness.☐ Building collaborative relationships.☐ Practising gender & cultural diversity.☐ Influencing individuals & groups.☐ Understanding World Vision’s mission & operations.World Vision is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults.Applicant Types AcceptedLocal Applicants Only