Marie Stopes International is seeking to recruit Procurement and Fleet Manager.

Job Summary

• The Procurement and Fleet Manager is responsible for enhancing business systems i.e fleet and procurement management systems for the MSIG support office, ensuring the 4 regional offices and the MSIG clinics/centres (8 clinics) are functioning properly savvy professional who has extensive experience in both procurement and fleet management and work closely and collaboratively with other teams
• The Procurement and Fleet Manager will focus on our internal and external procurement and fleet management relations, interfacing with suppliers and ensure that these are managed effectively
• The post is based in Accra and requires travel to all MSIG Regional Office
• He/She reports to the Director, Human Resource Administration and Organisation

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and executive improved procurement strategies across all channels of purchasing/procurement manual and implement procedures to meet MSI procurement standards
• Delegate tasks and supervise the work of procurement officers and ensure they are following the agreed standards and providing supports as agreed across all departments
• Manage every aspect of supply chain and notify senior management team of any possible obstances to ideal procurement efficiency
• Institute policies and procedures for collecting and reporting key metrics that will reduce overall expenses while increasing productivity
• Perform procurement cost analysis and set appropriate benchmarks
• Ensure procurement team is coordinating procurement deliveries with support from stores and the right procured items are received stores
• Lead the fleet management system/team to function effectively
• Provide and ensure state-of-the-art fleet management and vehicle tracking is installed, maintained and used for decision taking
• Ensure that relevant technology and other innovations in the business are in place to drive efficient systems and optimise operational performance
• Any other duties that may come up

Qualification Required & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Fleet Management, Supply Chain Management or Health Sciences or similar
• Postgraduate qualification in desirable
• Knowledge of procurements, logistics and fleet management
• Other professional qualifications, ideally in project management or facilities management will be an advantage
• Certificate in Accounting will be an advantage
• 6+ years experience in procurement or purchasing
• 4+ years experience in medical supply management preferred
• 4+ years experience in fleet management
• Excellent managerial and training skills

Experienced/Skills

The candidate must have

• A minimum of 6 years of relevant post-graduation work experience and at least 3 years of high-level managerial experience in either procurement or fleet management
• Experience in managing fleet or business units
• Experience managing procurement related activities such as issuing and managing contracts
• Experience in rolling our new business systems that generate efficiencies
• Experience of managing crises in a high risk environment, including legal components dealing with contractors and suppliers
• Computer literate and able to work on own initiative and at long periods
• Experience in working for and with NGOs (or multilateral or bilateral agencies such as the UN), specific experience working with international NGOs
• Must be pro-choice