Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Sun, 11 Jan 2015
Job type: Permanent
Location:
United Kingdom
Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential. We work in over 120 countries, with local communities, national governments, international institutions and the public sector to achieve immediate and lasting change.
We are currently looking for a Procurement Manager, to be based out of our office near Trafalgar Square, London.
In this role you will be responsible for the global purchasing of goods and services required by our programmes, offering technical guidance and support to the International Procurement Units in London and Nairobi and assume line management responsibility for the team of procurement Coordinators based in our London office. You’ll ensure a high level of procurement delivery, identify trends and produce forecasting information, build capacity within the IPUs, deliver monthly management reports and ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
To be successful in this role you will have significant experience in international procurement, including medical, in reviewing procurement demands and trends and developing strategies to fill identified gaps. You’ll bring experience in people management; providing training and capacity building, strong interpersonal skills, be highly organised and willing to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies.
It would also be beneficial, though is not essential, if you have knowledge of the key institutional donors and their compliance requirements in respect of logistics and procurement, and French language skills.
This role attracts a competitive salary and company pension scheme, as well as 30 days annual leave.
To see the full role profile for this opportunity, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs.
To apply please send your application with a cover letter and CV as a single document. When applying, please include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations within this role.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: jfawcett.08919.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Procurement Manager
Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Thu, 18 Dec 2014Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Sun, 11 Jan 2015
Job type: Permanent
Location: United Kingdom
Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential. We work in over 120 countries, with local communities, national governments, international institutions and the public sector to achieve immediate and lasting change.
We are currently looking for a Procurement Manager, to be based out of our office near Trafalgar Square, London.
In this role you will be responsible for the global purchasing of goods and services required by our programmes, offering technical guidance and support to the International Procurement Units in London and Nairobi and assume line management responsibility for the team of procurement Coordinators based in our London office. You’ll ensure a high level of procurement delivery, identify trends and produce forecasting information, build capacity within the IPUs, deliver monthly management reports and ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
To be successful in this role you will have significant experience in international procurement, including medical, in reviewing procurement demands and trends and developing strategies to fill identified gaps. You’ll bring experience in people management; providing training and capacity building, strong interpersonal skills, be highly organised and willing to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies.
It would also be beneficial, though is not essential, if you have knowledge of the key institutional donors and their compliance requirements in respect of logistics and procurement, and French language skills.
This role attracts a competitive salary and company pension scheme, as well as 30 days annual leave.
To see the full role profile for this opportunity, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs.
To apply please send your application with a cover letter and CV as a single document. When applying, please include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations within this role.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: jfawcett.08919.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com