About the Role
The Supply Chain Officer supports end-to-end supply chain operations, including sourcing, procurement, warehousing, and logistics for projects in Vietnam, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Provide support and advice on procurement planning from proposal stage
- Review procurement timelines and requirements to ensure alignment with project objectives and budgets
- Lead regular procurement plan review meetings with stakeholders
- Conduct market research and analysis to ensure value for money
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities including evaluation, negotiation, and supplier selection
- Oversee contract creation, amendments, and compliance monitoring
- Support Framework Agreement (FWA) lifecycle management and bidding activities
- Develop and maintain standard procurement specifications and evaluation criteria
- Identify and implement process improvements and best practices
- Establish and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers
- Conduct supplier performance reviews and monitor KPIs
- Act as a supply chain business partner to provide strategic advice and risk mitigation
- Manage warehouse operations, inventory, and asset registers
- Maintain ProSave system operations and support supplier registration
- Analyze procurement and inventory data to generate reports
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements
- Provide training and capacity building for staff and partners
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field
- At least 5 years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement
- Experience in international organizations, INGOs, or bilateral organizations
- Fluent in English (speaking and writing)
- Strong financial management skills
- Understanding of market dynamics and business judgment
- Ability to pass rigorous background checks for child safeguarding
- Commitment to children’s rights and equality of opportunity
Skills
- Stakeholder management
- Analysis and planning
- Value for money mindset
- Growth mindset
- Time management
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Negotiation and networking
- Vendor management
- Data interpretation and analysis
- Prioritization and coordination
Location
- Vietnam
Experience Level
- At least 5 years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree (preferred)
About the Company
- Save the Children
Equal Opportunity
- The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
