• Develop procurement procedures and system for CST Ethiopia which are compliant with institutional donor requirements and Trócaire policies.
• Consolidating and validating procurement requests (PRs) as well as checking all PRs and ensure they are properly filed with clear specifications.
• Procurement of goods, services including hotels and sourcing for competitive prices while ensuring timely delivery/performance according to donor’s regulation.
• Facilitate the purchase of various commodities in line with policies, draft supply and service contracts, including prequalifying suppliers and maintaining supplier database.
• Liaison with suppliers to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of goods and provision of services to required locations.
• Update programme procurement plans regularly.
• Ensure proper filing of purchase documents and archiving.
• Inform requestors of procurements on the progress by completing the procurement monitoring or tracker on monthly basis.
• Ensure regular checks on supplier quality control and periodic evaluation of suppliers’ performance.
• Carryout Regular market surveys to identify potential suppliers and market trends.
• Act as the focal contact person with the suppliers

Storage and Transportation

• Plan and organise movement of cargo for dispatch to the field (air and road) and follow-up on delivery of cargo with the transporter/logistic cluster and get confirmation from consignees.
• Ensure transport service contracts are fully adhered to and that purchase files for respective transport services are completed to facilitate payment.
• Engage with national and regional level logistic cluster to be informed of change in supply chain routes and cluster requirements.
• Support and liaise with Security and Access Advisor to ensure safe and timely delivery of goods and services.
• Develop and maintain warehouse procedures for CST storage location(s) including receipt, handling, storing and distribution operations.

Support to Implementing Partners

• Train partners on Trócaire / CST procurement policies to ensure conformity.
• Support implementing partners with their internal procurement procedures including supply chain management, storage and distribution.
• Build partner capacity on stock managements to avoid surplus and stocks outs where feasible.
• Support partners to adopt best stock managements principals like FEFO (First expiry First Out) to ensure quality of stocks as per their expiry dates.
• Capture all stocks donations and report on monthly basis.

•  At Minimum, a diploma in logistics or purchasing and supply management

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Logistician or Procurement Officer with an International NGO.

• Strong computer skills, contract management and negotiating skills.
•  4W vehicle driving skill with valid driving license
•  Good command of English language.

•  Teamwork sprit and flexibility in stressed environment