The Malawi Procurement team handles over $1M in spend each year across over 1,000 transactions and purchase operational goods and service on behalf of our smallholder farmers.
This is an exciting role for a supply chain management enthusiast. You will manage the local Procurement operations and team for the Malawi program. You will increase impact via operational excellence and enriching strategic projects.
- Contribute to the mission of the Burundi program by sourcing quality goods and services at below market prices to lead cost savings and client satisfaction.
- Manage a team of 4+ people and report to the Global Procurement Lead.
- Lead all local initiatives to source operational goods and services to drive operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Serve OAF Malawi departments with on time, cost-effective and high-quality goods and services through strategic sourcing, and innovative procurement techniques.
- Create a culture of cost-saving for the Procurement team and its partners. Save over 5% on purchases every year across the value chain.
- Empower the Malawi PRO team to work in an efficient and compliant manner in a challenging and dynamic country and OAF program context.
- Lead the horizontal process for performance reporting, demand forecasting, and inventory management for the Malawi program.
- Support procurement of transport and warehousing operations.
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree
- 3+ years of experience in supply chain or in a related field
- Experience managing operations of medium to high complexity
- 3+ years of managing medium-sized teams.
- Demonstrated skills in data analysis for business decision-making
- Language skills – English (required), Chichewa an asset
