SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS MANAGER

This position holder will provide Technical Assistance to Partners in developing and implementing strategic commodity/supply chain strategies to reduce costs.

He/she will strategically apply the full range of sourcing skills to negotiate contracts, analyze spending, formulate and implement commodity strategies and manage strategic supplier relationships.

He/she will lead a commodity portfolio within the scope of the strategic sourcing process to drive cost out of the supply chain by managing commodity and negotiation strategies, sourcing, suppliers selection/de-selection, evaluation and supply chain rationalization: and logistics- lowest total cost of supply.

A university degree or equivalent Pharmacy/ Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field

Minimum of 10 years post graduation working experience including program management

At least five years professional experience at supporting international procurement and distribution of health commodities such as medicines, laboratory reagents, hospital and laboratory equipments and personal protective equipment

Ability to communicate at all levels

Strong people management and interpersonal skills

Excellent Business Development and customer service attributes is a must