Head of Global Procurement and Logistics
- Employer
- Human Appeal
- Location
- Cheadle, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
- Salary
- £44000 - £49000/annum
- Closing date
- 4 Dec 2019
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- Specialist Area
- Logistics
- Sector
- Accountancy, Advertising & Creative, Automotive, Aviation, Banking, Finance and Insurance, Charities & Not For Profit, Construction, Consultancy, Customer Service, Defence, Distribution, Education, Electronics, Energy & Utilities, Engineering, Event Management, FMCG, Food Services, Healthcare, Housing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Internet, Insurance, Legal, Leisure, Management & Executive, Manufacturing, Marketing, Media, Military, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Private sector, Production & Operations, Professional Services, Public Relations, Public Sector, Recruitment, Retail, Sales, Scientific, Secretarial & Administration, Social Services, Telecommunications, Training, Transport & Distribution, Travel & Hospitality, Utilities
- Contract Type
- Contract / Interim / Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
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Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Global Procurement and Logistics to join our Finance and Services department based at our Head Office in Cheadle, Greater Manchester. You will join us on a full time basis as part of an initial 1 year fixed term contract and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £44-49k per annum.
Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.
Key duties and responsibilities of our Head of Global Procurement and Logistics:
- Develop the supply, logistics and procurement strategy and monitor its implementation at the UK Head Office and Human Appeal Field Offices globally (Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine, Pakistan, Somalia, Syria, Turkey, Yemen) to meet organisational objectives and enable a positive step change within the charity
- Promote procurement best practice and standard processes throughout Human Appeal, and identify opportunities to improve processes and systems to enable service excellence and a positive step change within the charity
- Manage the sourcing process including tendering, contracting and negotiation to ensure, as well as developing a Preferred Suppliers List for key products and services to enable easy access to vital service providers, adhering to global sanctions policies
- Ensure procurement provides quality products and services, to deliver value for money
- Identify and implement saving opportunities for Human Appeal operations globally to help maximize annual income by minimizing major expenditures
- Ensure all regulatory, import and export requirements are met. Ensure tax exemptions are processed promptly for imported or exported supplies from Human Appeal Offices to meet legal and compliance needs. Ensure international shipments are customs cleared, and maintain excellent standards of record keeping to safeguard the charity from any international breaches
Benefits of joining us as our Head of Global Procurement and Logistics:
- 35 Days Annual Leave
- Matched Pension Contribution
- Flexible Working
- Employee Discounts and Memberships
What we’re looking for in our Head of Global Procurement and Logistics:
- Degree-educated in a relevant field such as Economics, Business Administration or similar. Ideally holding Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) qualification
- At least 5 years’ management experience, with excellent interpersonal, coaching and team-building skills
- At least 10 years’ experience working in a Procurement and Logistics remit, ideally in a global capacity
- Highly organised and computer literate, with an ability to multitask and manage a busy workload
- Passionate about international development work and humanitarian aid
This would be the ideal role for an Experienced Global Procurement Manager looking to further their career and continue to make a difference in the Charity Sector!
We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success please click ‘apply’ today to become our Head of Global Procurement and Logistics – we would love to hear from you.
A Little Bit About Human Appeal…
What our CEO Says:
“We are faith-based but not faith-specific. We have faith in all of humanity and believe we can achieve great things when we work together. So, come and be part of a dynamic global charity where we celebrate our differences, as well as our common humanity”
Dr. Mohamed Ashmawey
What our Staff Say:
“I appreciate the support from the senior leadership team. The CEO is a hands-on leader who supports his workforce with passion and energy. He promotes his employees’ successes and motivates his teams to work harder”
Humeira, Donor Care Manager
What We Have Achieved So Far This Year:
- We have provided emergency aid to 10,770 of the most vulnerable people across Yemen
- We have supported 1,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
- We have provided 300 refugee families in Jordan with essential winter aid
- We have helped 36,643 people to have enough food to break their fast during Ramadan
- We have collected and distributed 21,124 coats to the homeless in the UK
- We have provided 258 families with emergency food packs in Manchester
COME AND JOIN THE FAMILY – click ‘apply’ today
Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.
Key duties and responsibilities of our Head of Global Procurement and Logistics:
- Develop the supply, logistics and procurement strategy and monitor its implementation at the UK Head Office and Human Appeal Field Offices globally (Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine, Pakistan, Somalia, Syria, Turkey, Yemen) to meet organisational objectives and enable a positive step change within the charity
- Promote procurement best practice and standard processes throughout Human Appeal, and identify opportunities to improve processes and systems to enable service excellence and a positive step change within the charity
- Manage the sourcing process including tendering, contracting and negotiation to ensure, as well as developing a Preferred Suppliers List for key products and services to enable easy access to vital service providers, adhering to global sanctions policies
- Ensure procurement provides quality products and services, to deliver value for money
- Identify and implement saving opportunities for Human Appeal operations globally to help maximize annual income by minimizing major expenditures
- Ensure all regulatory, import and export requirements are met. Ensure tax exemptions are processed promptly for imported or exported supplies from Human Appeal Offices to meet legal and compliance needs. Ensure international shipments are customs cleared, and maintain excellent standards of record keeping to safeguard the charity from any international breaches
Benefits of joining us as our Head of Global Procurement and Logistics:
- 35 Days Annual Leave
- Matched Pension Contribution
- Flexible Working
- Employee Discounts and Memberships
What we’re looking for in our Head of Global Procurement and Logistics:
- Degree-educated in a relevant field such as Economics, Business Administration or similar. Ideally holding Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) qualification
- At least 5 years’ management experience, with excellent interpersonal, coaching and team-building skills
- At least 10 years’ experience working in a Procurement and Logistics remit, ideally in a global capacity
- Highly organised and computer literate, with an ability to multitask and manage a busy workload
- Passionate about international development work and humanitarian aid
This would be the ideal role for an Experienced Global Procurement Manager looking to further their career and continue to make a difference in the Charity Sector!
We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success please click ‘apply’ today to become our Head of Global Procurement and Logistics – we would love to hear from you.
A Little Bit About Human Appeal…
What our CEO Says:
“We are faith-based but not faith-specific. We have faith in all of humanity and believe we can achieve great things when we work together. So, come and be part of a dynamic global charity where we celebrate our differences, as well as our common humanity”
Dr. Mohamed Ashmawey
What our Staff Say:
“I appreciate the support from the senior leadership team. The CEO is a hands-on leader who supports his workforce with passion and energy. He promotes his employees’ successes and motivates his teams to work harder”
Humeira, Donor Care Manager
What We Have Achieved So Far This Year:
- We have provided emergency aid to 10,770 of the most vulnerable people across Yemen
- We have supported 1,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
- We have provided 300 refugee families in Jordan with essential winter aid
- We have helped 36,643 people to have enough food to break their fast during Ramadan
- We have collected and distributed 21,124 coats to the homeless in the UK
- We have provided 258 families with emergency food packs in Manchester
COME AND JOIN THE FAMILY – click ‘apply’ today
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