Supply Chain Manager

Job Posting Organization:
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid organization that has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters for over 40 years. The organization focuses on meeting vital needs such as access to water, food, and shelter. SI is particularly committed to combating diseases related to unsafe water, which is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Through its interventions, SI implements expertise in areas such as access to drinking water, sanitation, hygiene promotion, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, and livelihoods. The organization operates in 26 countries and employs a total of 3,200 staff members, including expatriates, national employees, permanent staff at headquarters, and a few volunteers. SI is dedicated to professionalism and engagement while respecting local cultures.

Job Overview:
The Supply Chain Manager will play a crucial role in defining the Supply Chain strategy and contributing to the programming of the Logistics department at Solidarités International. This position involves developing and evolving policies, procedures, frameworks, and tools related to the Supply Chain. The manager will oversee structural, transversal, and innovative projects linked to the Supply Chain, establish performance indicators, and supervise risk management. The role also includes operational oversight of purchasing and supply operations, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing performance and compliance. The Supply Chain Manager will provide technical and methodological support to field teams, develop and update documentation, standards, tools, and solutions for the Supply Chain, and conduct capacity-building actions such as training and community practice facilitation. Additionally, the manager will lead the Supply Chain team at headquarters, ensuring objectives are met, skills are developed, and the service operates cohesively. Coordination with internal departments and regional directors is essential, as well as representing the organization to suppliers, partners, and sector networks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Define the Supply Chain strategy and contribute to the Logistics department's programming.
• Develop and evolve Supply Chain policies, procedures, frameworks, and tools.
• Oversee structural, transversal, and innovative Supply Chain projects.
• Establish performance indicators and supervise risk management.
• Supervise purchasing and supply operations, including sourcing, competition, contracting, and flow management.
• Manage supplier relationships and optimize performance and compliance.
• Support logistical mutualization initiatives and inter-NGO projects.
• Monitor emergency stock and market trends, tools, and new suppliers.
• Provide technical and methodological support to field teams. 1
• Develop and update Supply Chain documentation, standards, tools, and solutions. 1
• Conduct capacity-building actions, including training and community practice facilitation. 1
• Validate purchasing files according to defined thresholds and provide operational support as needed. 1
• Manage the Supply Chain team at headquarters, ensuring objectives, skill development, and service cohesion. 1
• Coordinate with internal departments and regional directors. 1
• Participate in transversal projects and departmental programming exercises. 1
• Represent the organization to suppliers, partners, and sector networks.

Required Qualifications:

• Technical training in logistics/supply chain management.
• Minimum of three years of field logistics experience, particularly in emergency humanitarian responses and coordination roles, with notable experience at headquarters.
• Proven experience in strategic management and project coordination.
• Confirmed management experience.
• Experience in the private sector supply chain is welcome.
• Mastery of humanitarian Supply Chain principles.
• Ability to anticipate market developments and needs.
• In-depth knowledge of the humanitarian sector and funding agencies.
• Strong external representation skills in a senior context. 1
• Analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage priorities. 1
• Project management skills, including the ability to define action priorities and allocate resources effectively. 1
• Decision-making and persuasive abilities. 1
• Capacity to develop and maintain a professional network. 1
• Proficient in computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook). 1
• Fluent in French and English (very good written and spoken level).

Educational Background:
The position requires a technical background in logistics or supply chain management. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications that demonstrate their expertise in the field, ideally complemented by additional certifications or training related to humanitarian logistics or supply chain management.

Experience:
Candidates must have a minimum of three years of experience in logistics, particularly in emergency humanitarian responses and coordination roles. Experience at the headquarters level is essential, along with a proven track record of strategic management and project coordination. Management experience is also required, and experience in the private sector supply chain is considered an asset.

Languages:
Fluency in French and English is mandatory, with a very good level of proficiency in both written and spoken forms. Additional languages may be considered an asset but are not required.

Additional Notes:
The position is based at the headquarters of Solidarités International in Clichy la Garenne, with occasional field travel required. It is a permanent contract (CDI) with a managerial status. The gross monthly salary ranges from €3,842 to €4,001, depending on the current salary scale at headquarters. There is a possibility of remote work for 4 to 12 days per month. Employees are entitled to 2.0833 days of paid leave per month and 1 day of RTT (reduction of working time) for each complete month of work. The organization provides health insurance coverage (80%), meal vouchers (60%), and transportation subsidies for Île de France (50%). Travel insurance is provided for field missions, and employees receive 1 day of recovery for each weekend spent on mission. Candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and cover letter, as applications containing only a CV will not be considered. Solidarités International reserves the right to close the recruitment process before the deadline. The organization is committed to preventing and combating all forms of abuse and discrimination.