FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization working across health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, youth, research, technology and communication. Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, the Senior Procurement Officer leads all procurement activities for materials, parts and equipment for FHI 360 in Guinea. The role submits and processes purchase orders in strict compliance with policies and procedures, controlling costs, timelines and service performance to ensure timely approvals and payments, and coordinates with departments to maintain stock levels.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the procurement process within deadlines, ensuring information is complete and available.
- Develop, implement and monitor the procurement plan.
- Develop and maintain the price list and the supplier database in line with organisational policies.
- Ensure full accountability of the procurement process, from purchase order validation to delivery and transmission of payment requests to Finance.
- Proactively plan procurement needs, anticipate risks and propose corrective measures.
- Design and implement tools and processes to strengthen transparency, compliance and efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with organisational policies, government regulations and donor requirements.
- Support bid evaluation committees, compile scores and help draft the selection memo.
- Compare prices, technical specifications and delivery times to identify the best offer.
- Monitor orders and deliveries, verify goods received against contract specifications, and review and approve invoices.
- Maintain the contractual commitments tracker and procurement files (physical and electronic) in line with donor requirements.
- Carry out monthly inventory reconciliations and continuous inventory monitoring.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in procurement and administrative support.
- At least 3 years of experience supervising a team (1-2 people).
- Strong knowledge of procurement methods and procedures; excellent written and oral communication; proficiency in Microsoft Office; analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Prior NGO experience preferred; procurement certification is an asset.
- Fluent French and professional proficiency in English required.
- Travel: less than 10%.
Les candidats intéressés et qualifiés sont encouragés à postuler en envoyant leur lettre de motivation et leur CV mis à jour. La date limite est fixée au vendredi 23 Octobre 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a cover letter and an updated CV via the FHI 360 career portal. Deadline: Friday 23 October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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