Senior Procurement Officer

About the role

DNDi DRC develops clinical research partnerships with the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of Congo and other Congolese institutions, supporting treatments for sleeping sickness and river blindness. The Operations Department manages DNDi's corporate infrastructure globally, and this Senior Procurement Officer supports DNDi's global and local teams in sourcing goods and services with the best value for money. The role sits in the Operations team, working closely with the Global Procurement team and the Head of Regional Operations.

Key responsibilities

• Sourcing equipment, medical supplies and services for clinical study sites and the DNDi DRC Regional Office, and negotiating competitive contracts with suppliers inside and outside the DRC.
• Running procurement committee meetings to choose winning bidders and improve procurement processes.
• Coordinating with Logistics on shipment and delivery schedules, and ensuring compliance in outsourced projects.
• Filing procurement documentation, keeping records of transactions and purchase orders, and maintaining an up-to-date list of preferred suppliers.
• Developing and improving procurement and logistics tools, and leading reviews of procurement SOPs against regional and international procedures.
• Scheduling and delivering training for DRC Regional Office staff, and organizing an annual supplier workshop on DNDi's business practices and ethical standards.
• Representing DNDi at smaller events and liaising with suppliers and service providers.

Required profile

• At least 6 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years at officer level or equivalent.
• Graduate or postgraduate degree; experience in both public and private sectors is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English (spoken, written and understood); proficiency in local languages is desirable.
• Ability to work in a team and matrix structure, with autonomy to act and decide, and to manage medium-sized projects with budget oversight.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of the Microsoft Suite.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve non-routine problems.
• Self-starter who can prioritize, multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines.