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 the Lao PDR Health System Project, in line with Save the Children International and GCF standard operating procedures, international standards, national laws and donor rules. It is a fixed-term position of 1 year, with the possibility of extension.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supply chain policies, procedures and forms, and support the project's procurement and sourcing pipeline
• Consolidate procurement plans, manage purchase requisitions, supplier contracts, customs clearing, transport, asset and inventory management, and vehicle management and maintenance
• Support supply chain transformation, project infrastructure construction, and emergency preparedness and humanitarian relief, including warehousing and stock management; deploy in-country during major emergencies if needed
• Manage the fleet, including driver training, monthly fleet reports and vehicle handover with the government
• Supervise procurement, tendering and construction projects, and review supplier contracts before signing
• Maintain asset and inventory registers, run regular asset verifications and coordinate handovers and disposals
• Prepare and share monthly supply chain, procurement and fleet reports, and train project staff on supply chain procedures

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 or companies is an advantage
• Excellent English, oral and written
• Ability to work in high-stress situations such as emergency response

Required skills

• Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of international logistics and procurement standards
• Experience tracking and cataloguing goods with computer software (highly desirable)

Candidates apply with a cover letter and CV as a single document, including referee contacts, salary expectations and a copy of their ID; a criminal record check is required later.