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PSI Côte d’Ivoire is hiring a Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager within the framework of its activities. The position is based at Abidjan, under contract CDD TI.
Who we are
Population Services International Côte d’Ivoire (PSI-CI) is the local representation of Population Services International, a leading American organization in social marketing and communication for social and behavioral change, present in more than 65 countries. PSI Côte d’Ivoire focuses on malaria, reproductive health and family planning, sanitation and HIV. Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) is in particular a high priority of the platform, which supports the National Strategic Plan in SRH.
PSI’s core values are the belief that markets and market mechanisms can contribute to sustainable improvement in the lives of poor people; results and focus on measurement; speed and efficiency, with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and accountability of staff at the local level; and a lasting commitment to clients. PSI has programs in 67 countries.
The position
The Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager holds a strategic function essential to the success and quality of implementation of the organization’s programs and projects. The Supply Chain is defined as the set of systems and functions necessary for the effective implementation of programs. It includes the definition of policies and procedures, planning, procurement, logistics, inventory management, real estate and asset management, as well as vehicle fleet management. It also includes the design, planning, execution and monitoring of supply chain activities.
Under the supervision of the Administrative and Financial Director, the Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager is responsible for the following tasks.
Supply Chain Planning
The Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager coordinates effective supply chain planning in support of program implementation, working closely with internal and external stakeholders. This includes plans for procurement, storage, transportation, distribution, training and staffing.
Supply management
The Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager is responsible for developing and implementing the organization’s procurement strategies. He/she ensures that the needs of the programs are met on time, in accordance with PSI’s internal and global procedures as well as donor requirements.
Inventory management
The Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager supervises and controls the management of all operations related to stocks and warehouses of PSI CI. He/she ensures the maintenance of reliable records, the application of standard operating procedures and control mechanisms provided for by PSI’s internal and global procedures and those of donors.
Asset management
The Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager ensures the supply, maintenance, protection and registration of all PSI CI assets and equipment. He/she is responsible for all administrative, financial, property and operational aspects related to the management of assets, real estate and other valuable assets, in accordance with the rules and procedures of PSI and donors.
Fleet management of vehicles
The Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager oversees and coordinates all activities related to the vehicle fleet and transport operations of PSI CI. He/she ensures that all operations are carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of PSI and those of the lessors, relating to the management of vehicles and generators, the movement of vehicles, their maintenance and the reports concerning them.
Compliance and ethics
The Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager identifies and analyzes the risks of non-compliance related to supply chain processes. He/she implements appropriate controls, detects supply warning signals, monitors action plans resulting from internal and external audits and ensures that all activities are conducted in accordance with ethical principles and compliance requirements.
Learning and development
The Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager oversees all supply chain learning and staff development initiatives. As such, he/she assesses training needs and develops skills development plans tailored to the needs of his/her team.
Financial management
The Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager prepares and presents monthly cash flow forecasts, develops and updates expenditure plans as required, and participates in the preparation of Supply Chain Service operational budgets.
Administrative management of the service
The Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager oversees the general maintenance of offices, facilities, goods and equipment. He/she coordinates the allocation of workspaces and provides logistical support for the reception, installation and departure of expatriate staff. He/she is responsible for the processing and follow-up of various invoices, providing support to the organization of national and international trips, as well as logistical support for workshops and other staff events. He/she contributes to the procedures relating to the recovery of exempt VAT and the obtaining of special cards for expatriates. He/she participates in maintaining good relations with government authorities and manages the contracts of service providers. He/she is also responsible for the physical and electronic archiving of all documents and correspondence pertaining to his/her service.
Labour relations
The position is under the supervision of the Administrative and Financial Director. The Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager manages the Purchasing and Supply Chain department of PSI CI. He/she is responsible for the direct supervision of personnel in procurement, assets and warehouses, as well as transport staff.
Internally, he/she maintains regular relationships with the Procurement and Supply Chain staff of PSI’s regional and headquarters offices, as well as with various internal stakeholders, including Program Managers, the Internal Auditor, the Financial Manager, the Grant Manager, the Human Resources team, the IT Coordinator and the staff of PSI CI’s subsidiary offices.
Externally, he/she represents PSI CI’s Supply Chain at external meetings and forums, including with partners, suppliers, service providers and other stakeholders involved in supply chain activities.
Candidate profile
Qualification: minimum Bac+4 in Management, Logistics, Purchasing and Procurement, or any other related field.
Experience: Minimum of six (6) years of professional experience in coordinating supply chain operations, ideally gained in the humanitarian or development sector.
Demonstrated skills and competences
Proven experience as a supply chain manager covering all of its key components including planning, procurement, logistics and operations management. Excellent interpersonal, analytical and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and influence stakeholders in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment. Strong knowledge and practical experience in supply chain strategies, market analysis, procurement and contract management, as well as fleet, inventory, real estate and asset management. Good financial management skills, budget planning and expenditure tracking. Excellent supervision, training, coaching and development skills of the teams under his responsibility. Ability to work effectively in a complex and highly matrixed organizational environment. High sense of organization, rigor, integrity and direction results.
Technical skills
Mastery of ERP systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or any other integrated solution for managing and tracking purchases, inventory, orders and logistics flows. Mastery of advanced planning tools such as APS (Advanced Planning Systems). Mastery of transport management tools and logistics operations monitoring. Good knowledge of Quickbooks Pro software. Good knowledge of any other tools for demand forecasting, anomaly detection, inventory optimization, predictive risk analysis and reporting automation. Ability to interpret and leverage key supply chain performance indicators taking into account the operational realities and constraints of PSI CI in order to support informed decision making.
Soft skills
Strong ability to organize, anticipate and manage priorities. Autonomy, rigor and sense of responsibility. Initiative and ability to propose solutions adapted to operational challenges. Ability to work under pressure and meet binding deadlines. Excellent communication, collaboration and teamwork skills. Ability to evolve effectively in a multicultural and matrix environment. Sensitivity to public health issues, particularly in the areas of reproductive health and family planning (RH/FP), malaria control and youth programs.
Languages
Excellent command of French, both written and spoken. Fluency in English is an asset.
Application file
CV to be sent to the address indicated, specifying in subject line: "A Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager".
Submission deadline: "Monday 16 November 2026 at 18:00".
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