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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

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Purchase Manager – WNHPPM18012023

Manage end to end supply chain process for pharmaceutical, nutrition products, medical devices and medical equipment requirements for francophone countries that IRC operates in.
Serve as subject matter expert for drug procurement, medical devices and equipment and service providers related to pharmaceutical regulatory and donors’ requirements.
Support in the development of processes to ensure compliance related to key supply chain requirements such as quality control, cold chain storage and distribution.
Per Health program requests, provide technical advice and guidance about the importation process, sourcing information and reviewing large pharmaceutical orders placed by country programs to minimise inappropriate procurement.
Demonstrate expertise in contract negotiations and cost management.
Support Senior Procurement Manager in developing category strategies.
Manages RFX, RFP process, templates and strategy.
Lead strategic supplier relationship management to continually identify process improvements and cost reduction opportunities.
Well versed in analysis of spend data and cost models for continuous improvement.
Maintain relationships with various business functions across the organization including health unit, legal, and regional/country offices.
Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and track inventory levels.
Lead supplier selection and pre-qualification process globally.
Conduct Quality Control and pharmacovigilance activities, when deemed necessary or as an element of routine supplier management.
Conduct / Organise regular and ad hoc inspections of IRC suppliers and their manufacturers, to safeguard the quality of supplies delivered to IRC beneficiaries.
Developing and implementing purchasing strategies.
Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks.
Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
Managing the maintenance of office/manufacturing equipment and machinery.
Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets.
Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.
Training new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system.
Plan, organize, control, manage and evaluate the work of the Purchasing Division; establish operational plans and initiatives to meet department goals and objectives to achieve optimal efficiency and effectiveness.
Establish an operating budget for the Purchasing Division.
Request for Quote/Qualification (RFQs), Request for Information (RFIs) and Request for Proposal. (RFPs)
Ensures all applicable legal and contractual provisions are met.
Perform or assist others in the performance of price/cost analysis.
Negotiate contract provisions.
Prepare specifications as required.
Determine appropriate contracts for various types of procurement.
Reviews requisitions/purchase orders and related documents for completeness, accuracy and compliance with department and City procedures and requirements.
Review invoices and other documentation for compliance.
Resolve disputed invoices.
Coordinate the storage, repurpose and disposal of surplus materials, equipment and vehicles with required documentation and agreements.
Organizes and maintains the supply warehouse, including operating a forklift for distribution.
Organizing and conducting a City-wide annual inventory count
Auditing and transferring data into the City’s financial system.
Monitor developments within the field of purchasing, inventory and contracts
Recommend policy and procedure improvements.

Key Skills

Experience in sourcing both pharmaceuticals, medical devices and equipment.
Experience of medical logistics and pharmaceutical supply chain systems in developing contexts.
Experience with managing medical warehousing facilities in support of NGO health programs.
Successful experience in audit/assessments and the implementation of supply chain management improvements.
Knowledge of developments and trends within the pharmaceuticals industry.
Knowledge of risk management, with the ability to identify and address anticipated issues.
NGO experience preferred with understanding of institutional donors’ policies relating to pharmaceutical procurement and management.
Extensive knowledge of pharmaceuticals related quality systems such as GDP and GMP.
Ability to establish supplier specifications, measure conformance and identify process improvement opportunities that are defined in conjunction with internal customers is critical to this position.
Driven to meeting or exceeding milestones.
Ability to provide fact based advice and development of market and industry analysis.
Has proven knowledge of procurement industry cost structures and drivers.
Experience working in Africa desired.
Fluency in French and English is essential.
General knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
Excellent problem solving and negotiation skills.
Knowledge of Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word as well as experience implementing and using procurement systems.
Complexity of products and projects requires high quality project and program management skills and a proven ability to manage change both internally and externally.