Strategic Sourcing Officer

LextorahLDS

Lagos, , Nigeria permanent

Posted: December 18, 2013

Job Description

IITA is an international non-profit agricultural (R4D) Organizing established in 1967 governed by a board of trustees, and a member of the CGIAR consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of tropical nations. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, a and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally scientist from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.

The international institute of tropical agriculture seeks suitable candidates for the position below at the institute’s headquarters in Ibadan:

Responsibilities:

(2 years renewable contract)

Assist in strategic initiatives of the institute

Perform the strategic sourcing duties of the assistant Head supply chain while absent or on leave

Raise request for quotations (RFQ’s) request for information (RFIs) and other templates

Locate potential and reliable suppliers capable of creating and delivering value

Send, receive and analyze response of requests for proposals to potential suppliers

Benchmark supplier’s portfolios and review supplier’s performance

Develop sourcing strategy/model and sourcing initiatives

Negotiation of relevant contract terms and conditions.

Assist and coordinate strategic sourcing initiatives for other stations

Qualifications:

Bsc/HND in purchasing and supply or relations fields.

A professional certification of CIPS I or II with a minimum of 3 years experience

Good knowledge of contracts agreements

Excellent computer skills with good grasp of spreadsheet, word processing and other MS office applications

Excellent English reporting, writing and oral communication skills.

Strong ability to co-ordinate, priorities and organize workload, take initiative and work under pressure.

Apply through this link - http://www.lextorahjobs.com/vacancies/view/487

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