Supply Chain Associate

International Organization for Migration

1.Receive and consolidate all procurement requisition forms; verify they have all the required information and comply with the Purchase Authorization Matrix and other office instructions and obtain any necessary additional information.

2. Assist supervisors in more complex, higher-value purchases.

3. Prepare tender documents, solicit bids and quotations as applicable; prepare bid analysis summary and share it with the requesting unit; may participate in the evaluation process and provide technical inputs.

4. Once the purchase is approved, confirm terms of agreement with selected suppliers, prepare the relevant documentation (purchase order, contract, etc.) and coordinate the required authorizations.

5. Monitor status of open requisitions and follow up on the timely delivery of goods and services; upon delivery, coordinate with the receiving unit to obtain satisfactory delivery notes.

6. Review vendor invoices, prepare payment requests and coordinate with Finance the timely payment to suppliers/service providers.

7. Create and maintain physical and electronic records of all documentation through the procurement cycle in accordance with IOM instructions and procedures; retrieve, present and analyze information from the system and prepare periodic reports highlighting issues that require attention.

8. Conduct market surveys to identify potential new suppliers/service providers; participate in their evaluation regarding quality, prices and services in line with the organization s best interests.

9. Keep track of any contractual agreements and inform concerned parties for timely renewal; monitor office supplies and service and prepare requisitions when required and coordinate with Finance Unit the payment of utilities invoices.

10. Provide briefing and technical guidance to all staff in the office on procurement related instructions and procedures.

11. Perform supply chain tasks related to property and asset management, warehousing, insurance coverage, maintenance, and transportation.

12. Coordinate fleet operations activities including preparation of daily vehicle schedule, monitoring of vehicle logbooks, and coordination of vehicle maintenance.

13. Provide training and guidance to the junior SCM staff of CO, while supervising, monitoring, evaluating and supporting their professional and career development.

14. Perform other duties as may be assigned.