Global Procurement Specialist At GOAL

About GOAL

Established in 1977, GOAL is an international humanitarian agency, with a team of 2,400 personnel, dedicated to alleviating the needs of the most vulnerable communities. Currently operating in 13 of the world’s most vulnerable countries, GOAL delivers a wide range of humanitarian and development programmes, ranging from humanitarian relief in disaster situations, to focusing on nutrition, food security, and building greater resilience and sustainable livelihoods.

GOAL has an annual budget of an estimated €100 million and is supported by a range of donors including the Governments of Ireland, UK, USA, the European Union, individuals, trusts and foundations. GOAL values the power of partnership and works with local and international partners to achieve its mission.

Job Purpose

To Lead and Manage the GOAL Syria & Turkey HQ Procurement Team, ensuring that all procurement is conducted in accordance with GOAL Logistics policies and procedures, relevant donor requirements, and in the spirit of obtaining best Value for Money (VFM).

As well as the above, the role supports at a strategic and advisory level, both the existing procurement activities in Ireland as well as procurement across GOAL’s country portfolio, which currently entails offices in 14 countries on 4 continents: the organisation has an annual turnover in excess of €150 million. Procurement in GOAL is a varied and exciting activity, with categories ranging from pharmaceutical purchase to construction to consulting services, with agricultural inputs and food supply in between – and more.

Duties and responsibilities

Management of high value sourcing projects for the HQ office in Ireland, global contracts and on behalf of country programmes, in close collaboration with stakeholders in HQ and in relevant countries.
Continually and proactively influence key stakeholders through active discussion and collaboration to deliver objectives.
Coordination of procurement activities in line with the organisation and relevant donor procurement policies and procedures.
Coordinating with suppliers and managing supplier relations for HQ contracts, ensuring proper follow-up and tracking of spend.
Leading strategic planning and implementation of procurement related workplan activities in the HQ Targeted Operating Model for the department.
Analyse and determine cost reduction opportunities through sourcing projects.
Responsible for implementing and reporting on supplier performance measures and tracking procurement department KPI’s.
Identifying and managing areas where efficiencies or improvements can be made and making recommendations to senior management.
Advising Senior Management on strategic and operational risks related to either individual procurement procedures or GOAL’s procurement context.
Supporting the continuing development of internal procurement policies/procedures to ensure that all procurements are conducted in accordance with best practice and relevant regulations.
Liaising closely with countries and departments on procurement methodologies and risks including the best means of procuring what is required; including review of procedures conducted at country level.

Key Performance Objectives

Highlight up to five objectives that would demonstrate whether the person was successful in the role over the first 12 months. These objectives should be used later to define KPIs and support the appraisal process

Cost saving in headquarter spend
Ensure Syria/Turkey procurement continues to deliver on-time value for money contracts

Behaviours

Highlight the behaviours that will be required to achieve a high performance in the role.

Collaborate effectively with colleagues to deliver the best results for the organisation.
Lead by example with integrity at the heart of all your work.
Act as a representative of GOAL and demonstrate the highest standards of behaviour towards children and vulnerable adults both in your private and professional lives.

Requirements (Person Specification)

Essential

CIPS qualification or equivalent, with 3 years post qualification experience in comparable roles.
Demonstrable experience of leading or working in a high performing procurement team.
Experience with producing reports and other analysis.
Strong interpersonal and relationship/stakeholder management skills.
Experience with communicating effectively at all levels of an organisation.

Desirable