Manager, Supply Chain Management at Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) Deadline 02 April, 2024
- JOBNUMBER
- RSSB00039
- CLOSING DATE
- 02-Apr-2024
Exciting Career Opportunity at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) – Manager, Supply Chain Management
Elevate your career in Supply Chain Management! Join our team as a Manager, Supply Chain Management. Are you a dynamic, results-driven professional with a passion for optimizing processes and driving efficiency in the world of supply chain management? If so, we have an exciting opportunity waiting for you!
As the Manager of Supply Chain Management, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of our supply chain operations. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of strategic and operational tasks aimed at supporting RSSB’s mission to enhance the social and economic well-being of the people of Rwanda.
Reporting to the Head, Supply Chain Management, the Manager, Supply Chain Management will be responsible for overseeing the organisation’s supply chain processes in procurement, stores/inventory management, contract management and managing the organisation’s overall supply chain strategy and operations to maximise the process efficiency and productivity.
About RSSB
The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has the mandate to manage and promote social security in Rwanda. RSSB’s vision is to provide a comprehensive social security system that caters to the diverse social security needs of the population, RSSB plays an important role in realising Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). RSSB manages six social security schemes, namely: Pension, Occupational Hazards, Medical scheme, CBHI, Maternity Leave Benefits and EjoHeza (Long-term Term Saving Scheme).
As a leading player in the financial sector, RSSB serves as the largest institutional investor in Rwanda. With assets under management amounting to 2.06 trillion Rwf , which is equivalent to over 15% of the country’s GDP, RSSB invests in key sectors of the economy and plays a crucial role in growing the country’s financial sector. With approximately 12 million members in the above six schemes, encompassing over 90% of Rwanda’s population, RSSB is at the forefront of securing the health and financial well-being of Rwandans.
To achieve its important mandate, RSSB is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to become a modern, data-driven, and high-performing institution. As part of this ambitious initiative, we are seeking highly motivated individuals who are results-oriented and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. By joining RSSB, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the advancement of social security and overall transformation of Rwanda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Review the contracts and their amendment and lead in formulating & developing policies, plans and strategies in the areas of supply chain, including risk management and contractor performance measurement plans.
- Develop and oversee the implementation of the Supply Chain and asset disposal processes and ensure they are carried out in compliance with the procurement and asset disposal Law.
- Coordinate the development and review of the annual Supply Chain and asset disposal plans in line with the Law and monitoring their implementation.
- Receive requests for tendering processes from different Departments, Divisions and Units, collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.
- Review of terms of reference and technical specifications from user departments
- Coordination of preparation of tender documents
- Review tender documents related to consultancy services, goods and works before its publication.
- Review the response to the bidders’ queries related to the published tenders.
- Make follow up of opening and evaluation of tenders.
- Ensure timely notification of evaluation results to the bidders.
- Review the weekly and monthly procurement report, communicate, and negotiate with suppliers and vendors.
- Oversee the management of inventory, stores, and assets in compliance with the guidelines issued by the organisation and the National Treasury.
- Monitor Contract management to ensure conformity with the contract terms and conditions and suggest improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain profitability for the organisation.
- Monitor the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements in collaboration with other departments.
- Ensure development and management supply chain, capability and culture that reflect the values which facilitates performance and professionalism.
Key Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate must have at least:
- Master’s’ Degree in Procurement, supply Chain Management, project Management, Business Law or Business Administration with at least 6 years’ experience, 2 of which should have been in a managerial role.
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, supply Chain Management, project Management, Business Law or Business Administration with at least 8 years’ experience, 2 of which should have been in a managerial role.
Key competencies
Technical Competencies:
- Work process orientation
- Market intelligence
- Problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Decision making
- Business acumen
- Operational excellence
- Total quality management
Behavioral Competencies:
- Client Service Focus
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Result Driven
- Breakthrough Innovation
- Technology Savvy
- Managing Resources
- Project Planning Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem Solving & Quality Decision Making
- Leading & empowering others
- Driving and managing change
Additional Information:
The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda and applicants must be willing to relocate outside their countries of domicile.
RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.
Interested candidates are advised to visit the RSSB website for a more detailed job description for the role, and submit your application online by Tuesday 2 April 2024.
In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address, names and address of three professional referees. Also, attach copies of your academic and professional qualifications.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid Criminal Clearance Certificate.
RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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