Internal/External Vacancy Announcement
Organizational Overview
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. The organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in nearly 1,400 communities throughout the U.S. and in nearly 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves.
Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia (HFHE) started operations in 1993 as a branch of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI). HFHE has provided simple, affordable shelter for families in Ethiopia while also working to improve Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene and empower Vulnerable Groups in the country.
JOB SUMMARY
Under direct supervision of the FOM, the Procurement and Logistics Manager will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of all procurement and logistics-related activities in accordance with the organizations procurement and logistics policies and procedures. He/she leads operational country assessments, including purchasing, facilities, and fleet management. He/she serves as the procurement Manager and will be responsible for developing and standardizing operations processes and systems in accordance with country office guidance and directives. He/she collaborates with colleagues across departments to identify system needs, and process bottlenecks, and to develop unique solutions to enable more timely, efficient, and accountable operations. He/she coordinates service contracts, leases, and rental agreements; and supports logistics regarding logistical needs of training, workshops, and meetings. The Procurement and Logistics Manager is responsible for making sure that all procurement and logistics requests of various departments of HFHE are served in a quality and timely manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the overall design and management of HFHEs annual procurement plan and ensure that the plan is submitted on a timely basis.
- Organize and conduct market assessment for registration and set up of vendors, develop a vendor database, and generate monthly and bi-yearly procurement progress reports.
- Coordinate transportation of construction materials, supplies, equipment, etc. using either HFHE or rented vehicles for the purpose of picking up and delivering items to designated sites
- Prepares contract agreement based on Competitive Bidding Analysis (CBA) done by the Procurement Committee, prepares Purchase Order in the name of selected supplier using accounting software.
- Review the CBA and signed minutes of the Procurement Committee for approval based on delegation of authority In collaboration with project managers, design an appropriate supply structure and plan, in line with HFHE standards and procedures and ensure its effective and efficient use for the procurement-related projects
- Prepare and maintain purchase records, vendor lists and agreements, reports, and updated price lists for various purchasing needs of the organization.
- Ensure update, completeness, and accuracy of logbooks, spare parts, and records of each HFHE vehicle, and file them periodically in their permanent records.
- Prepare RFQs and bid documents ensuring they are adequately supported by the required specifications and TORs for procurement of goods, services, and professional consultancy services in accordance with Habitats Procurement policy Prepare Invitation for Bids and arrange for the publications with the newspapers in accordance with tendering procedures.
- Regularly generate and update procurement status reports, keep track of procurement activities, and compile procurement documents for proper payment requests and subsequent audit trails.
- Oversee repairs and maintenance of properties owned or leased by Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia
- Maintaining a database of preferred vendors/suppliers, and updating suppliers contract performances.
- Ensure transport needs are met on time and efficiently managed with sound transport need scheduling so that operational and programmatic activities run smoothly. Supervise asset management, Insurance for vehicles, personnel, and property, fleet management, and Supplier reviews and quality control.
- Draft and review completeness of bid proposals before there are posted; solicit and negotiate competitive pricing from vendors including technical and financial documents)
- Supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for purchasing services.
- Exercises considerable independent judgment in making purchasing decisions in according with Habitat Policies and procedures.
- Keep records of purchase orders, Vendor or supplier agreements, and financial documents and submit for the payment process.
- Ensures all suppliers are terrorism vetted (Bridger Insight)
Duration of the contract: 2 years with the possibility of an extension.
Required number: - 1
Vacancy Closing date: - March 05, 2024