LOGISTICS ASSISTANT (PROCUREMENT)

Job Description

Overall responsible for undertaking procurement of goods and services based on authorized requisitions in line with Oxfam GB policies & procedures ensuring timely, cost effective and quality issues for Oxfam’s effective programme delivery

·         To keep records of and maintain contacts with suppliers and local repair/maintenance shops, and to conduct price comparisons among them, in order to get the best deals.

·         Ensure that records/files of all purchases are documented with relevant information. Maintain supplier performance database

·         Assist supervisor to undertake regular market and suppliers assessments for most common procured items and maintain a database

·         Assist supervisor to consolidate monthly, yearly and other need based reports on procurement, stocks, assets, fleet etc

·         Assist supervisor for developing Framework Agreement (FA) for most common goods / services and manage these FAs

·         Assist supervisor in effective management of fleet

·         To perform any other duties reasonably requested of you by the supervisor

·         Ensure implementation of Oxfam GB’s operational policies, procedures and guidelines, especially gender equity, in all aspects of Oxfam’s work.  With support from technical advisors and program service staff as needed.

·         In case of emergency response, undertake additional responsibilities related to respective functions

·         A diploma in logistics or/and purchasing or relevant qualification

·         Extensive experience in logistics related skills as listed above (managing supplies, team support, purchasing, and vehicle management).

·         Minimum 3 years relevant work experience preferably with INGOs.

·         Proven knowledge and experience of purchasing systems

·         Diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills.

·         Team-working skills.

·         Driving skill, having valid driving license.

·         Flexibility under pressure and in response to changing needs.

·         Attention to detail and excellent numeracy. Ability to keep clear and concise records.

·         Good analytical skills particularly from the point of view of cost effective procurement

·         Multi-tasking and high efficiency, Attention to details

·         Good computer skills: Excel, Word, the purchasing system and Helios system(if possible)

·         Trust and reliability

·         Good written and spoken English

Good reporting and communication skills

Closing date: Nov 08, 2015

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How to Apply

Women are particularly encouraged to apply

 We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization

 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

 Oxfam works with others to overcome poverty and suffering

 Interested applicants can send their CVs and covering letter through one of the following address:

Directly apply to our offices in Dire Dawa or Jijiga and Addis or email to Mabdisuldan@xfam.org.uk

Job Categories: Logistics and Transportation Jobs. Job Types: Full-Time. Job expires in 30 days.

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