Supply Chain Lead – USAID Contracts Transformation at Save the Children

ROLE PURPOSE: 

Save the Children is evolving its organisational structure in order to stay true to its mission, vision and values, whilst being able to withstand external pressures – be those geo-political demands; increasing stakeholder expectations; challenging funding environments; reduced access to funding due to localisation; or declining trust in large INGOs.

The project this role will support is focused on supporting Save the Children to take on and prime (in line with donor compliance requirements) US Governance Contracts. USAID Contracts has been identified as a priority for SCUS in 2021 and beyond due to the high funding opportunity and potential for this type of funding to be more and more common and therefore we need to adapt to avoid ultimately losing income. Historically SCUS has not focused on New Business Development relating to priming USAID Contracts due to the structure of SCI meaning we would likely not meet donor requirements which could ultimately result in disallowances.

The main role of the Supply Chain Lead is to support the design and implementation phase of our USAID contracts project. To play this role successfully you will need to have experience of working with USAID ideally with contracts, understand the key supply chain, procurement, fleet and warehousing requirements for contracts.

The Supply Chain Lead will work closely with the Project Lead, Business Analysts, Finance SME and IT colleagues to explain any system or process solutions in the Supply Chain space for contracts and ensure these are fit for purpose for USAID Contract regulation.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential:

• Subject matter Expertise in Supply Chain function in Save the Children
• Understanding of existing technical solutions, processes, tools and reports within Supply Chain Management that could be impacted by the USAID Contracts project
• Substantial Supply Chain management experience, including working within a complex matrixed organisation ideally in Save the Children.
• Experience in solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
• Excellent business partnering, communication and relationship building skills. Demonstrated ability to develop and manage productive relationships with SC member agencies and senior staff
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Constructive approach
• Team player, with a full appreciation of the value of collaboration
• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children.

Desirable:

• Experience of working in across other areas of SC’s operations and/or functions
• Experience of being involved in the implementation of a new/changed business processes and ways of working

Qualification

• Educated to degree level or qualified by relevant professional experience.