Procurement Logistician (Full Time Ngo Job) – Medical Teams International (MTI)

Procurement Logistician

Organization: Medical Teams International (MTI)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Industry: NGO
Application Deadline: 25th September 2024

About Medical Teams International:
MTI provides compassionate care and health services to individuals in crisis. The organization’s mission is to restore health as the first step to restoring hope for vulnerable populations.

Position Summary:
The Procurement Logistician will manage procurement and logistics activities at the regional level, ensuring the availability of cost-effective resources to support MTI health programming.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supply Chain Coordination: Oversee regional supply chain activities, including sourcing, transport, warehousing, and asset management.
• Procurement Management: Handle procurement processes according to MTI and donor policies, ensuring transparency and efficiency.
• Budget Management: Manage the regional Operations budget and ensure staff utilize the Unit 4 ERP system for inventory management.
• Team Leadership: Supervise the Operations team, monitor performance, set tasks, and lead meetings.
• Fleet Management: Review fleet reports and recommend solutions for efficient budget utilization.
• Inventory Oversight: Work with the Store Officer to ensure efficient asset tracking.
• Training and System Management: Train staff on the ERP system and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Vendor and Contract Management: Manage vendor contracts and facilitate timely payments.
• Procurement Planning: Assist in annual procurement planning and track budget versus actuals.
• Market Surveys: Conduct market surveys to monitor local item availability and pricing.
• Compliance: Ensure procurement and disposal activities comply with licenses and documentation requirements.
• Maintenance Monitoring: Oversee infrastructure maintenance and coordinate with the Construction Officer.
• Performance Management: Set clear objectives, provide mentorship, and conduct performance evaluations for staff.
• Safeguarding: Promote safeguarding of program participants and uphold MTI’s code of conduct and workplace policies.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Certifications: Professional certification in NAVY or CIPS.

Experience:

• 3 years of experience, including 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Experience with donor (UN, USAID, etc.) asset and procurement procedures is an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of supply chain management, ERP systems, and procurement.
• Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems, budget management, team leadership, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Abilities: High integrity, mentoring ability, organizational skills, and a commitment to MTI’s mission and Code of Conduct.

Work Hours: 8 hours per day
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Job Application Procedure:

• Application Link: Click here to apply

Closing Date: 25th September 2024