For Oxfam KEDV's emergency earthquake response, we are looking for a Procurement Manager in Gaziantep.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organise and co-ordinate all procurement activities, in line with Oxfam KEDV standards and procedures and donor requirements
• Throughout the project cycle, provide information for the (re-)planning of supply activities, including in the early stages of new programmes and donor proposals.
• Review all requisitions and feedback to requesters regarding accuracy and processing status.
• Coordinate all local and international purchases to ensure compliance with policy and customs regulations.
• Identify new sources of procurement to identify the most cost-effective purchasing routes to meet the programme’s needs.
• Coordinate communication with the field projects and Istanbul office, providing technical advice on supply, procurement software, and procurement policies.
• Follow through purchasing schedules and ensure proper documentation trail is maintained.
• Directly involved in tender or other procurement process where necessary.
• Working with stakeholders to define specifications and decision-making criteria for all tenders as well as undertake the tender process as required.
• Prepare and follow up on all IPOs submitted to Istanbul office.
• Willingness to travel to project sites in Maras, Antep, Urfa and Hatay for technical advice, support, and training.
• Participate in the review of all commonly procured services and goods and establish framework agreements to increase operational efficiency.
• Manage all contracts for supplies and services in collaboration with the compliance manager to ensure continuation in the supply chain
• Coordinate and liaise external stakeholders (Local government, IMPACCT, UN Agencies, INGOs) to ensure procurement efficiency.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE

• Minimum 6 years of procurement management experience
• Excellent command of Turkish & English
• Qualifications and/or extensive experience in procurement related skills as listed above (producing supply plans and managing supplies, including quote & tender process management, team management and support).
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
• A proven record of effective management of people and resources, including planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent diplomacy, tact and negotiation skills, and good interpersonal and team skills, together with the capacity to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities.
• Experience of management/supervisory responsibilities, including support to development of others (including mentoring/ coaching, and team building experience).
• Experience in insecure environments, and knowledge of the principles of security management.
• Sympathy with the aims and objectives of Oxfam KEDV.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.
• Commitment to Oxfam KEDV’s equal opportunity and gender practice.
• Demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity issues into logistics programmes an advantage.

Interested candidates can send their CVs to ik@kedv.org.tr