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Child Safeguarding Statement for Adverts

Save the Children is committed to ensuring that all our personnel and programmes are absolutely safe for children. We undertake rigorous procedures to ensure that only people suitable to work with children are allowed to join our organisation and all candidates will be therefore be subject to this scrutiny.

CS positioning statement:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

TITLE: Supply Chain Manager

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Programme Operation

LOCATION: Beijing, Kunming, Chengdu, Shanghai, Guangzhou

GRADE: 3

CONTRACT TYPE:

National only

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level 2: either the post holder will have access to personal data about children and/or young people as part of their work; or the post holder will be working  in a ‘regulated’ position (accountant, barrister, solicitor, legal executive); therefore a police check  will be required (at ‘standard’ level in the UK or equivalent in other countries).

ROLE PURPOSE:

To lead and provide efficient and effective supply chain service to whole Country Office, to ensure office smooth operation and achieve programme goals.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Deputy Programme Operations Director

Staff reporting to this post: 1

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :

- Develop/update China Country Office supply chain working strategy, objectives, annual planning and relevant policies/procedures based on country CSP, Global and regional supply chain management requirements.

- Ensure that SCI policies and procedures are followed accordingly and can provide good value for money by respecting the lead time, the procurement plan and sourcing. These must be fair, proportionate, and transparent and in compliance with donor rules and Applicable laws.

- Making sure a strong logistic capacity (supply planning and sourcing) Market survey/Supply, vendor’s repertory, Warehouse, stock Management: store and deliver, fleet management, asset management if applicable, staffing for an efficient efficacy use of the resources.

- Reporting key supply chain analysis and reports to line manager, SMT and RO

- Supports the development, implementation and compliance with the country office logistics/procurement manual, and liaises with the regional business partner as needed for technical support and assistance.

- Responsible for gather feedback during the procurement process, optimize procurement systems, procedures, and methods, and ensure the effective implementation.Responsible for managing and coordinating the daily operations of the supply chain team, define roles and responsibilities, and improve the efficiency and consistency of supply chain management processes.

- Review the annual procurement plans submitted by each programme and department and providing necessary support to focal procurement point in each programme.

- Participate in negotiations and contract signing for complex sourcing procedures in line with procurement management procedures, and monitor contract execution and compliance.

- Track the progress of national procurement efforts, coordinate the allocation of procurement resources, and ensure efficient organization of procurement activities.

- Organize regular team meetings to gather information, seek feedback, and address issues.

- Assist with and participate in pre-job and on-the-job training for team members, helping them access professional development opportunities.

- Perform such other tasks and responsibilities assigned by line manager.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

· holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

· holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

· sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same

· widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others

· future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

· builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters

· values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

· approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

· develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

· willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

· honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS  

- Bachelor degree or above.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Minimum 7 years’ working experience in procurement with minimum 2 years included at Manager level

• Well-organised: ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure

• Able to communicate with positive impact; good interpersonal skills, negotiate and communicate clearly in English (written and verbal)

• Familiar with basic MS Office software

Desirable

• Past experience in leading a procurement function with a focus on procurement planning, sourcing and supply chain transformation would be a plus

• Able to construct and use analytics and analysis to drive decisions and planning

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

If you are interested in this position, please read the Child Safeguarding first, then would you please click below link to fill in your job application form in SCI Recruitment System before 2025-2-25 If you have any questions about the job application, please contact us by email: beijingoffice.china@savethechildren.org

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