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's 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 management, emergency response) and ensure compliance with Save the Children's SOPs and donor rules.
• 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 transparent 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.
• Maintain asset and inventory registers, run monthly and annual asset verifications, and prepare monthly supply chain, procurement and fleet reports.
• Train project staff on supply chain procedures and support the supply chain transformation, construction projects and, if needed, emergency response and humanitarian relief.

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, warehouse 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 in high-stress situations such as emergency response.

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.