Supply Chain Manager

BUT DU POSTE: Reporting to the Field Manager, the Supply Chain Manager leads and oversees all supply chain functions, including procurement, warehousing and distribution, fleet, transport, and asset management, ensuring effective support to both humanitarian and development programs. The role is responsible for developing and implementing an efficient, compliant, and cost-effective supply chain strategy that meets operational needs and enhances program impact, particularly for Ebola response and other emergency interventions in Bunia. The Supply Chain Manager ensures the planning and execution of supply chain activities, maintains high standards of compliance with Save the Children policies and donor requirements, and ensures the availability of appropriate systems, tools, and resources. The position also provides strategic leadership and technical guidance to the Supply Chain team by strengthening staff capacity, promoting continuous improvement and accountability, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality supply chain services that contribute to organizational and program objectives. KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Strategies Provide leadership and supervision to Supply Chain staff, ensuring effective delivery of all supply chain functions. Strengthening team capacity through coaching, training, mentoring, and performance management. Ensure the timely procurement and delivery of goods, services, and equipment required for program implementation. Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of end-to-end supply chain activities. Ensure compliance with Save the Children policies, donor requirements, and audit standards. Oversee strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management, and supplier performance. Coordinate and supervise tendering and competitive bidding processes. Manage international and local procurement activities within delegated authority levels. Oversee warehouse and inventory management to ensure proper storage, control, and distribution of supplies. Ensure effective fleet management, vehicle maintenance, driver compliance, and transport operations. Manage and safeguard organizational assets and insurance portfolios in line with policy requirements. Collaborate with Finance, Awards, and Program teams to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency. Monitor procurement plans, supply chain performance, and expenditure trends, recommending improvements where needed. Review and approve procurement documents, payment requests, PRs, and POs in accordance with delegated authority. Conduct supply chain assessments, support continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure timely reporting across all field offices. Qualifications A University Degree in one or more of the following areas; Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or equivalent. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Essential Extensive prior NGO experience in senior supply chain management, within complex/large scale country programmes and in emergency response/humanitarian environments Substantial experience in all technical areas of supply chain operations with a child focused operation Experience of developing / implementing supply chain strategies, and plans, and setting up complex supply chains to support multi-sectoral programmes, and ensuring appropriate resourcing for the supply chain Proven track-record in managing and supervising other supply chain staff, and providing training and capacity building Ability to synthesise and analyse complex information, and make clear, informed decisions Experience of advising and supporting others at all levels with supply chain aspects of a programme, including strategic thinking and planning, developing staffing structures, resourcing supply chain plans, and budgeting Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English with experience in managing multicultural teams Desirable Formal management training Experience of partner management/support and proven record of building capacity and capability, French and English