Supply Chain Associate

The Supply Chain Associate is responsible for managing supply chain activities for the IOM mission in Liberia, including procurement, vendor management, asset management, warehousing, and fleet operations. The role supports timely delivery of goods and services and ensures compliance with organizational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive and consolidate all procurement requisition forms by verifying the completeness of the required information in accordance with the Purchase Authorisation Matrix and other office instructions and obtain any necessary additional information
• Assist supervisors in more complex, higher-value purchases
• Prepare tender documents, solicit bids and quotations as applicable, prepare bid analysis summary and share it with the requesting unit
• Support in the evaluation process and provide technical inputs
• Once the purchase is approved, confirm terms of agreement with selected suppliers, prepare the relevant documentation (purchase order, contract, etc.) and coordinate the required authorisations
• Monitor status of open requisitions and follow up on the timely delivery of goods and services
• Upon delivery, coordinate with the receiving unit to obtain satisfactory delivery notes
• Review vendor invoices, prepare payment requests and coordinate the timely payment to suppliers/service providers with Finance
• Create and maintain physical and electronic records of all documentation through the procurement cycle in accordance with IOM instructions and procedures
• Retrieve, present and analyse information from the system and draft periodic reports highlighting issues that require attention
• Conduct market surveys to identify potential new suppliers/service providers
• Participate in their evaluation regarding quality, prices and services in line with the organisation’s best interests
• Keep track of any contractual agreements and inform concerned parties for timely renewal
• Monitor office supplies and service and prepare requisitions when required and coordinate with Finance Unit the payment of utilities invoices
• Provide briefing and technical guidance to all staff in the office on procurement related instructions and procedures
• Perform supply chain tasks related to property and asset management, warehousing, insurance coverage, maintenance, and transportation
• Coordinate fleet operations activities including preparation of daily vehicle schedule, monitoring of vehicle logbooks, and coordination of vehicle maintenance
• Provide training and guidance to the junior SCM staff of CO, while monitoring, evaluating and supporting their professional and career development
• Perform such other relevant duties as maybe assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience; or High School diploma with five years of relevant professional experience
• Certification in Procurement, Logistics or Supply Chain Management is an advantage
• Experience in procurement and logistics and working with vendors and service providers
• Experience with asset management process
• Experience working with IOM/UN Procurement and Logistics Rules and Procedures is an advantage
• Experience working in an international organisation an advantage
• Ability to work with national and international institutions
• Ability to establish realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs
• Knowledge of procurement, logistics, and supply chain management processes
• Experience in vendor management, sourcing, and contract administration
• Ability to manage assets, inventory, and warehouse operations
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to prepare clear reports and maintain accurate records
• High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• Ability to assess resource requirements and ensure timely delivery of goods and services
• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required
• Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage

Skills

• Procurement
• Logistics Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Vendor Management
• Contract Administration
• Asset Management
• Inventory Management
• Warehouse Operations
• Fleet Management Operations
• Procurement Procedures
• Resource Requirement Planning
• Report Preparation
• Records Keeping
• Microsoft Office Suite
• ERP Systems
• Negotiation
• Stakeholder Management

Languages

English