Procurement & Logistics Manager

Job Detail

Job ID 13430

Description

Recruitment for the position of Procurement and Logistics Manager.

Job Position: Procurement & Logistics Manager

Reports to: TRMS Project Director

Background

RMS is a state-owned company established by the Government of Rwanda with a mandate of managing end to end health supply chain for Rwanda

RMS Ltd mission is to be the leading health supply chain institution in Africa which ensures availability and affordability of quality assured health commodities by 2030. RMS Ltd’s vision is A Thriving Rwanda: Where everyone has the health resources, they need to live a long and fulfilling life. Our comprehensive supply chain management ensures that healthcare providers have the resources they need to deliver quality care.

To achieve this mandate and become the leading health commodities supply chain agency in Rwanda and beyond, RMS is committed to ensuring timely access to quality products through an enhanced, sustainable, and efficient supply chain system.

Additionally, RMS has partnered with USAID to implement the 5 year Transforming Rwanda Medical Supply Chain (TRMS) project whose aim is to improve operational efficiencies through the application of global industry standards for procurement, warehousing, and in-country distribution; and increase capacity to use data for decision making at all levels to optimize supply and improve order fill rates.

RMS Ltd seeks to recruit a qualified candidate for the position of Procurement & Logistics Manager for the USAID Transforming Rwanda Medical Supply Chain (TRMS) project.

Position overview

The Procurement & Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of procuring goods and services for the TRMS project while adhering to USAID and RMS procurement rules and regulations. S/he will also coordinate and ensure provision of logistical and administrative support for all project activities throughout Rwanda. The procurement and Logistics Manager will serve as the main point of contact for procurement issues related to this project.

Principal responsibilities:

S/he has principal responsibilities to:

Ensure competitive procurement of safe and efficacious health commodities procured under the TRMS contract and other donor funded programs included in the CPDS Supply Plan
Review and validate procurement and inventory processes and documentation.
Ensure that requisition order notifications and commodity reception notifications and reports are complete and submitted in a timely manner.
Assist with operational planning for physical inventory and inspections.
Provide training and capacity building to RMS personnel in procurement and commodity logistics management.
Ensure that all procurement activities adhere to sound practices of fairness and transparency.
Strategizing and negotiating with suppliers and vendors to acquire the most cost-effective agreement
Lead the quarterly and annual review of the supply plan implementation
Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor or by management team

Required Skills and qualifications:

A master’s degree in procurement, supply chain, or equivalent is required. However, the possession of a bachelor’s degree in the same field with a CIPS certificate or equivalent qualification and 10 years of work experience may be substituted for a master’s degree
At least eight years of experience in a busy procurement environment within a reputable organization.
Experience of at least three years managing a team is required
Experienced profession in health commodities procurement at global, regional or national levels.
Skilled in commodity supply planning, shipment and freight forwarding services,
Ability to maintain contingency plans and product risk management,
Ability to analyze the global health commodities marketing systems and project possible scenarios that will affect procurement and product availability,
Skilled in supplier relationship management and performance management,
Knowledge in health programs supply chains and factors affecting procurement and global market, and
Familiarity with global industry standard procurement processes and requirements.
Excellent written and spoken English skills

Job application procedure

Interested candidates should send their application documents (in one PDF document) including Application letter, Curriculum Vitae, copy of ID, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter, names of three previous supervisors as well as their emails and telephones.

All applications are to be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd through the following email address: recruitment@rms.rw

Deadline for application: Thursday, 10th April 2025 at 5:00 pm.

NB:

Only applications sent via the above e-mail should be considered.
Only Candidates with the right qualifications and relevant experience shall be shortlisted and contacted.
Incomplete applications shall be rejected.

Done on 27th March 2025

Dr. LOKO Abraham

Chief Executive Officer