Job Summary: The purpose of the position is to support the implementation of all NRC Programs in the North-West. The Temporary Procurement Officer will support logistics team to manage procurement activities in the Bamenda office.. He/she will work under the supervision of the Field Office Coordinator, who will provide him/her full support in the implementation of all relevant activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

A – Generic Responsibilities 

1. Ensure adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines
2. Implement delegated support function portfolio according to the plan of action
3. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
4. Ensure proper filing of documents
5. Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function

B – Specific Responsibilities 

• Responsible for supply chain management at the office: requisitioning and tracking of purchases, receiving of goods, management and sharing of the price list and updating/compilation of the supplier list, etc.
• Search for locations for trainings, workshops or for accommodation of NRC staff.
• Participate in the organization of contracts for supplies, transportation, construction, services and transfers according to NRC procurement procedures
• Participate in the preparation, consolidation and updating of Project Procurement Plans
• Ensure the usage of ERP system for all procurement and follow all the requirements in place
• Complete background verification for all vendors in the supplier database
• Advise and support the mission in the implementation of the procurement policy and the setting of cost, quality and time optimization objectives;
• Prospecting, drafting calls for tender and selecting suppliers capable of meeting the strategic needs of the mission;
• Negotiate with suppliers the conditions of supply in terms of cost, quality, deadline, payment conditions…
• Build and manage supplier quality and develop long-term relationships with preferred suppliers;
• Identify, anticipate and manage supplier risks;
• Ensure the proper routing of goods until delivery to the relevant departments;
• Implement and follow up the key performant indicators of this function;
• Responsible for the archiving of physical and electronic files in collaboration with the assistant;
• Controls purchasing procedures and the execution of contracts;
• Define, with the departments concerned, the control points that will optimize the internal control of the purchasing chain and contribute to the budgetary control of expenses;
• Submit quality reports assigned to him/her and submit them according to the schedule in place;
• All other tasks assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifiations, Skills and Experience: 

• Professional experience as an Officer in logistics, responsible for procurement in a humanitarian context
• A minimum of Bsc. In logistics and supply chain,
• Previous work experience in complex and volatile environments.
• Proven track record of performance on job responsibilities.
• Has worked with NRC as an Intern or Service Provider in the Logistics Department
• Good knowledge of Agresso-UNIT4
• Good knowledge to initiate procurement SOPs

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Understanding of the context
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet, and other software)
• Excellent knowledge of English and an understanding of the French language.
• Knowledge of local languages is an asset

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements