Supply Chain Manager

About the role

Reporting to the Field Manager, the Supply Chain Manager leads and oversees all supply chain functions, including procurement, warehousing and distribution, fleet, transport and asset management, supporting humanitarian and development programmes. The role develops and implements an efficient, compliant and cost-effective supply chain strategy, with particular focus on Ebola response and other emergency interventions in Bunia.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Supply Chain staff, strengthening their capacity through coaching, training, mentoring and performance management.
• Plan, coordinate and implement end-to-end supply chain activities and ensure timely procurement and delivery of goods, services and equipment.
• Oversee strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management, supplier performance, tendering and competitive bidding, and manage international and local procurement within delegated authority.
• Ensure compliance with Save the Children policies, donor requirements and audit standards, and review and approve procurement documents, payment requests, PRs and POs.
• Oversee warehouse and inventory management, fleet management, vehicle maintenance, driver compliance and transport operations.
• Manage and safeguard organisational assets and insurance portfolios, and work with Finance, Awards and Programme teams on internal controls.
• Monitor procurement plans, supply chain performance and expenditure trends, conduct assessments and support continuous improvement.

Required profile

• University degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or equivalent.
• Extensive senior-level NGO supply chain experience in large-scale country programmes and emergency response/humanitarian settings.
• Substantial experience in all technical areas of supply chain operations within a child-focused operation.
• Experience developing and implementing supply chain strategies and setting up complex supply chains for multi-sectoral programmes.
• Proven track record managing and supervising supply chain staff and providing training and capacity building.
• Experience advising others on programme supply chain aspects, including staffing structures, resourcing and budgeting.

Required skills

• Ability to analyse complex information and make informed decisions.
• Excellent planning, management and coordination skills for a complex workload.
• Strong written and spoken English communication and interpersonal skills, with experience managing multicultural teams.
• Desirable: formal management training, partner management experience, French and English.