One Acre Fund Rwanda Deputy Procurement Specialist Jobs
One Acre Fund Rwanda Deputy Procurement Specialist Jobs
Job DescriptionThe Rwanda Procurement team is responsible for over $1.5 million in spend each year across over 2,000 transactions and is responsible for all operational goods and service purchasing on behalf of over 300,000 smallholder farmers. This team purchases all items needed to keep our program running.
Working with the Procurement team requires frequent written and verbal communication with our suppliers as well as the various teams within One Acre Fund that we are procuring operational goods and services for.
You will be responsible for a variety of tasks that focus on team management and driving execution excellence.
You will coordinate across teams at One Acre Fund to maintain the consistent flow of purchasing information and ultimately deliver a world class purchasing department at the feet of our 300,000+ farmers across rural Rwanda.
Responsibilities of the Deputy Procurement Specialist will include:
Execution excellence
Deliver requested items to clients 100% on time, at the right specifications and at prices that are consistently below market rates
Coordinate across teams to evaluate quality assurance measures and implement best practices
Triage requests as they come in to assess lead times and project possible delays and challenges
Run quarterly forecasting activities across teams to come up with procurement plan
Maintain accurate procurement data in the web portal and SAP system
Work closely with internal teams to reduce overall spend
Maintain and improve procurement process transparency
Team Management
Manage a 5+ person team in Rwanda while providing support on team daily operations and professional development
Coach purchasers to identify high quality, high level suppliers and how to negotiate for best pricing and terms
Set clear and well-documented expectations for all staff members on the Procurement team and hold staff accountable to these rigorous expectations
Identify opportunities to grow the team and work with manager on recruitment of strong local talent
Process Improvement
Map out current procurement practices to identify and implement cost- and time-saving improvements.
Implement standardized practices to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and customer service
Support strategic sourcing initiatives
Stakeholder Management
Represent the Procurement
team with internal clients and OAF suppliers
Ensure professional and timely internal client communication
In addition to the above, the Deputy Procurement Specialist will also perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
The overarching goals of this role are to:
Drive execution excellence in our operational goods/services procurement and delivery operations across Rwanda.
Support team professional development
Build strong relationships with key suppliers to receive high service levels and below-market pricing.
Enable the Procurement team to achieve near 100% on time in full deliveries across Rwanda.
Prevent low quality goods from being delivered to OAF internal clients through state of the art quality control mechanisms.
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people.
You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance.
We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals.
You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
We are seeking exceptional professionals with experience in and a passion for procurement and supply chain.
Experience in an entrepreneurial environment is a plus.
Candidates that meet the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Work experience in a demanding professional environment, preferably in positions where frequent cross-department communication was required.
Experience in construction-related works strongly preferred
At least 3 years of people or project management experience at work or outside of work
Background in procurement, inventory management, supply chain, engineering, or consulting strongly preferred
Creativity and strong problem solving skills. You don’t take no for an answer and constantly look for alternative solutions to problems.
A passion for world class customer service.
Able to independently structure analyses related to procurement subject matter
Strong communication skills and ability to work and make decisions independently.
Strong computer skills (experience using SAP preferred).
Language: Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda (required), French (preferred).
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; One Acre Fund Rwanda Deputy Procurement Specialist Jobs
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