Supply Chain Manager

About the role

Save the Children Lao PDR is looking for a Supply Chain Manager based in Vientiane Capital. The role leads, coordinates and supports the supply chain and logistics for the Strengthening Climate Resilience of Lao PDR Health System Project, developing and maintaining supply-chain policies and procedures in line with Save the Children and GCF SOPs, international standards, national laws and donor rules. It also covers supply chain planning and sourcing for the project.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date supply chain policies, forms and tools (procurement, customs, stock, emergency response) and ensure compliance with Save the Children rules and donor requirements.
• Consolidate project procurement plans, purchase requisitions and sourcing pipelines, and monitor pending orders and programme reviews.
• Support project procurement through ProSave, vet and register suppliers, manage framework agreements, review supplier contracts and organise procurement overseen by the Procurement Committee.
• Manage the project fleet: driver training, vehicle usage data in ProFleet, monthly fleet reports, and liaison with the government on vehicle handover and maintenance.
• Handle customs clearance, warehousing and distribution, and support emergency stock reallocation.
• Oversee asset and inventory registers, monthly asset verification and annual physical checks of all GCF project assets.
• Prepare monthly supply chain, procurement and fleet reports and share them with the country office and field offices.
• Train project staff on supply chain procedures and safeguarding, and act in emergencies, including deploying in-country if needed.

Required profile

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Administrative Management or a similar business field.
• At least 5 years of experience in logistics management, including procurement, transportation, distribution, customs clearing, warehousing and stock management.
• Team management and capacity-building experience; experience with international NGOs and with local transporters is an advantage.
• Excellent English, oral and written.
• Ability to work under pressure in emergency situations; emergency response logistics experience highly desirable.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Logistics software for tracking and cataloguing goods (highly desirable).
• Knowledge of international logistics and procurement standards.

The contract is fixed term (1 year, with possible extension). Applications are made online with a cover letter, CV, salary expectations, ID copy and referee details; a criminal record check is required later.