Procurement Officer at Management Sciences for Health (MSH) – Abuja (R5240)

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is recruiting a Procurement Officer for requisition R5240 in Abuja, with responsibilities covering procurement, supplier management, international logistics, compliance and field-team training.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of goods and services from sourcing and vendor evaluation through purchase order, delivery and invoice reconciliation.
• Assess supplier prices, product quality, specifications and fulfilment requirements and negotiate terms.
• Communicate regularly with project and country teams about purchasing progress and procurement needs.
• Support purchases of restricted commodities and assist country teams where skills or staffing gaps exist.
• Coordinate international freight, import documentation and delivery tracking with logistics providers and country offices.
• Review freight invoices and ensure accurate transport, customs and shipping records.
• Monitor purchase requests, orders and receipts and resolve documentation exceptions.
• Ensure procurement records, financial coding, vendor clearance and filing comply with MSH and relevant donor requirements.
• Coach field procurement staff and support implementation of procurement policies and new enterprise tools.
• Support country office start-up, close-out and improvements in procurement systems and procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Purchasing and Supply, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• At least three years’ experience in procurement and operations.
• Corporate sourcing experience and at least two years’ INGO experience are preferred.
• Practical use of Excel and enterprise applications such as QuickBooks or Deltek Costpoint.
• Knowledge of global sourcing, vendor management, procurement rules, relevant federal and donor regulations.
• Strong negotiation, reporting, policy development, stakeholder communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train colleagues, oversee staff and work in a multicultural environment.
• Collaborative, adaptable, improvement-oriented approach with sound judgement.