JOB DESCRIPTION

PROCUREMENT & LOGISTIC OFFICER

Job Identification

Job title: Procurement & Logistic Officer

Department: Finance

Organization Relationship

Directly reports to: Country Manager

Location: Monrovia, Liberia

Position Type: Full time (Period Service External Contract)

Hours: 48 hours per week

Length of contract: three Months (Renewable on performance)

About DKT:

DKT International is a registered, non-profit organization founded in 1989 to focus the power of social marketing on some of the largest countries with the greatest needs for family planning, HIV/AIDS prevention and safe abortion. By doing so, DKT has achieved tremendous health impact, and done it cost-efficiently. Although we work mostly in the private sector, we also support the public sector, often partnering with government health facilities to reach the total market.

Job Summary:

• Manage the company’s supply of products and services.
• Strategizing to find cost-effective deals and suppliers by making sure we follow our Procurement Policy.
• Devising and using fruitful procurement and sourcing strategies.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
• Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
• Examine and test existing contracts
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
• Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
• Work out logistical agreements with suppliers
• Maintain and review purchasing, shipping, and receiving records.
• Clearance the products at the ports
• Monitor warehouse inventory
• Supply our sales agent’s goods
• Manage the product order’s deliveries

Position Requirements

Minimum Education

Work Experience

• BScs in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Finance or any Business-related discipline from a reputable institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in a similar role.

Skills and abilities

• Ability to analyze, evaluate and review information pertaining to audits and audit reports.
• Strong strategic orientation, demonstrable leadership, interpersonal and financial management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skill.
• Excellent communication, report writing, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Proficiency in use of accounting package software such as SAP or Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Mode of Application:

All interested applicants should send their CV and cover letter to hr@dktliberia.org not later than November 20, 2019 or apply through the system below. Electronic applications should include the position title: “Procurement Officer” in the subject line.

DKT International Liberia is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, female candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit salaries histories (past/current) within their cvs. Due to the urgency of this position shortlisting and interview will be rolled out upon receipt of qualified applicants.

Note: only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.