Supply Chain Manager
World Vision International (WVI)•Addis Ababa, Ethiopia•0(views)
Full-Time
Job Description
The Supply Chain and Operations leadership role provides strategic direction and oversight to support functions at the field program office level—including Supply Chain, Information Technology, Logistics, Administration, and Construction Contract Administration. The position ensures that these critical operational systems align with organizational policies, WVI's Christian values, and program goals to deliver cost-effective, timely, and professional support.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Serve as a strategic partner to the leadership team by integrating support functions into the program hub’s operational strategy, managing budgets, and promoting organizational values.
- Technical Sourcing & Procurement: Oversee source-to-pay (S2P) processes, manage consolidated annual procurement plans, execute sourcing strategies, conduct market assessments, and lead negotiations for high-spend categories.
- Operations & Compliance Management: Supervise supply chain, logistics, IT, administration, and contract management teams, ensuring adherence to global policies, audit recommendations, and risk mitigation protocols.
- Client Satisfaction & Coordination: Monitor service delivery to ensure optimum client satisfaction, collaborate closely with operation managers to troubleshoot bottlenecks, and implement necessary organizational changes.
Educational Qualification & Experience Requirements
- Education: BA or MA Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Finance, or a related field (advanced CIPS professional qualification is highly advantageous).
- Experience: Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience for BA holders, or 5 years for MA holders, in supply chain management and contracts administration, including at least 2 to 3 years in people management.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Substantial technical knowledge of supply chain operations, ERP databases, and local legislative frameworks.
- Strong relationship-building, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and digital management systems, coupled with domestic travel flexibility (approx. 30%).
Required Skill Tags: Communication & negotiation
World Vision International (WVI)
View Profile--- Founded in 1947 by Bob Pierce, World Vision is a global Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Operating for more than 75 years across nearly 100 countries, World Vision serves vulnerable populations irrespective of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. --- Strategic Framework | Component | Definition & Direction | | --- | --- | | Vision | Life in all its fullness. | | Mission | Empowering people out of poverty. | | Core Values | Rooted in the love of Christ, committed to making a lasting difference, and driven to serve God. | | Global Strategy | Our Promise 2030 — Building Brighter Futures for Vulnerable Children. | --- Global Scale & Operational Overview Global Workforce: More than 34,000 employees worldwide. Geographic Footprint: Programs and operations in nearly 100 countries. Historical Milestones: Established in 1947 supporting child welfare initiatives; launched major humanitarian operations including the 1979 rescue ship deployment for Vietnamese refugee families at sea. Core Operations: Child-focused community development, emergency relief, child protection, and global advocacy partnerships. ---
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