Procurement Assistant (Partnership) Job at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement Assistant (Partnership)

Ref No.: STS2023-010
Job Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Duration: 6 months renewable
Recruitment Type: STS-National (6-month renewable contract)
Slot: 2 Openings

Duties

• Conduct market research to locate potential and reliable suppliers capable of creating and delivering value to the institute in delivering required goods/services/works.
• Develop requests for Proposal/Quotation and Expression of Interest (EOI, RFP/Q).
• Assist in identifying alternate products or processes to support Supply Chain sustainability initiatives.
• Provide essential procurement and related support services.
• Adopt using latest technology and electronics tools to improve operations.
• Manage Supply Chain website and monthly newsletter.
• Assist in technical and commercial evaluation and analysis of EOI, capability presentation, negotiation, and award recommendation.
• Assist in strategic procurement planning and implementation.
• Help follow up on initiating payment to supplier’s performance.
• Assist the Head Supply Chain (HSC) in organizing supply chain training programs for Hubs/Stations.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisors.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Public or Business Administration, Accounting/Finance, or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
• Have a good understanding of the supply market intelligence and must be familiar with technology and systems for procurement.
• Have strong negotiation skills, good time management skills, strategic thinking, and risk management skills.
• Have the ability to collaborate effectively and have performance metrics analysis skills.

Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Note

• Interested applicants should complete the online application by attaching a detailed Cover Letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format.
• The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three (3) professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, Professional Colleague, and evidence of current remuneration package.
• IITA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women. While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.