Purchase Officer at Solidarities International (SI)

Solidarities International is a French humanitarian organization that provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For over 40 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs – water, food, and shelter. SI is present in North-East Nigeria since 2016 and is currently operating in 4 bases across Borno State (Maiduguri, Monguno, Ngala, and Dikwa) with outreach capacities across all BAY States through its emergency component. Currently, SI carries out emergency / post-emergency programs in the WASH sector in North-West Nigeria where limited actors are currently present.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Purchase Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: Projected contract duration is 6 Months – with a possible extension.

Main Responsibilities

• Knowledge and monitoring of the market:
• Take part in the analysis of the local purchasing environment
• Update price lists and supplier files.

Implementation of the Purchasing Process:

• Receive and process requests for quotes and IOFs after verification and approval by his/her line manager;
• Implement purchases while respecting the rules and approval procedures established by donors and Solidarités International;
• Ensure that products purchased correspond to the requirements of the purchase officer’s requirements in terms of quantity and quality;
• Ensure that the format of, and information on quotes and invoices comply with regulations;
• Ensure compliance with administrative procedures for the management of advances and payment of suppliers;
• Establish and archive purchasing files in accordance with the rules of Solidarités International and its donors;
• Monitor and update IOFs electronically;
• Ensure that the format and information on quotes and invoices comply with regulations.

Reporting/Capitalization:

• Ensure the compilation of price lists and suppliers;
• Ensure the monitoring of IOF requests and inform purchase officers of the status of their orders.

Requirements

• Studies: Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree / HND / OND in Logistics, Purchasing or Supply Chain Management;
• Experience: Minimum 2-years’ experience in a similar position with other INGO;
• Languages: English and Local Languages;
• IT: Good Knowledge of MS Office Word, Power-Point, and advanced MS Office Excel knowledge;
• Qualification: Quick learner, Ability to work autonomously, Excellent organizational and negotiation skills, Flexibility to meet deadlines, Hard worker.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• Salary + food & housing contributions + social benefits (medical coverage, 24 days of Annual leaves per year, compassionate leaves, public holidays as announced by the government, festive bonus, Life insurance – covering death and permanent disability) etc.

Application Closing Date
9th June, 2021.