Strategic Sourcing Manager at IREX

IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world-where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. We focus on people, not on vaccines, roads, or wells. With an annual portfolio of $80 million and 400 staff worldwide, we work with partner...

 

Strategic Sourcing Manager

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience3 - 8 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 

Your Background & Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related Field.
  • 8 years of work experience.
  • 3-5 years of vendor management experience, preferably with a recognized public accounting firm and/or not-for-profit organization with worldwide operations similar to that of IREX.
  • Experience with implementing a vendor system preferred.
  • A proven ability to both document and prioritize findings, and to develop workable recommendations for improvement.
  • Proven experience managing multiple administrative tasks in a demanding, time sensitive work environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft office products, including and especially Excel.
  • Proactive and comfortable with contemporary digital platforms for collaboration and communication.
  • Clear, succinct and compelling communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and intercultural skills.
  • Very strong time management, multitasking, and organizational skills.
  • Speaking, reading and writing proficiency in English required.
  • Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted authorization to work in their country of residence.

Your Daily Tasks

  • Oversee IREX’s organizational vendor practices and procedures including vendor data maintenance, administration of digital vendor systems, and implementation of best practice for vendor management.
  • Maintain and organize existing vendor data and coordinate with vendors to update data for financial reporting and analysis.
  • Manage vendor relationships with existing and new vendors used by Office of the Chief Financial Officer.
  • Communicate with vendors to perform quality checks, including for funder-required vendor due diligence.
  • Establish and implement vendor management standards among various types of vendors including consultants, contractual firms, not-for-profit organizations, individual non-consultants, etc.
  • Evaluate vendor-related data and perform vendor trend analysis.
  • Review financial transactions and procurement transactions to assist internal assurance processes.
  • Research payment options in various countries and regions to identify payment standards for payees in hard-to-reach markets.
  • Conduct follow-up reviews of financial, operational, or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during internal and organizational audits.
  • Participate in risk assessment activities by gathering vendor data and performance analysis.
  • Manage and coordinate phases of vendor engagement process, including procurement, payment processing, and ongoing information maintenance and analysis.
  • Conduct investigations of irregularities discovered by internal and external auditor reviews or whistleblower complaints relating vendor matters.
  • Provide support for IREX annual audit process and all funder audits, site visits, and reviews.
  • Perform additional duties and tasks as assigned by manager to meet the goals of IREX and the needs of the team.
  • Maintain and manage relationships with OCFO vendors.
  • Communicate with other finance or program teams regarding vendor matters.
  • Prepare vendor reporting for funders, internal management, etc.
  • Assist new business development regarding vendor information analysis required by funders.
  • Evaluate vendor controls for compliance with established financial, Procurement, Subaward, & other operational IREX and donor policies & procedures, as well as recognized best practice.
  • Provide detailed assessments of how vendor controls might be improved.
  • Administer digital vendor management systems and implement improvements as necessary.
  • Support internal assurance review of IREX financial transaction quality.
  • Support development and revision of IREX Internal Audit policies, procedures and protocols.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to IREX on recruiting.ultipro.com to apply

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