*Populations Services International (PSI) is recruiting a Purchasing Assistant, Yaounde, Cameroon*

Populations Services International (PSI) is a network of locally and globally connected organizations working to achieve consumer-driven, person-centered healthcare that ensures quality, affordable care wherever and whenever needed. Our roots in sexual and reproductive health have evolved into a broader mission. Today, we work with the public and private sectors, as well as local communities, prioritizing people’s voice and choice and developing solutions to meet their critical health needs.

Over the past five decades, we have helped push boundaries, break taboos, set trends and develop innovative solutions to complex global health challenges.

PSI has been present in Cameroon for over 30 years, with a portfolio of projects and programs focused on malaria, reproductive health, child survival, and HIV and hepatitis prevention.

•  Join us!

PSI brings together and mobilizes skills both locally and globally, in compliance with its code of ethics and values, namely:

•  Collaboration : You can work independently but thrive as part of a team.
•  Trust : You know your manager and team will support you, and you want to earn that same trust from your teammates .
•  Pragmatism : You take the plunge and maintain momentum even when things are ambiguous and don’t let perfection trump sufficient.
•  Honesty : You are not afraid to speak up and say what you think.
•  Measurement : You set clear, challenging goals and hold yourself accountable for achieving measurable results .
•  Commitment : You are independent and a free thinker, but you are willing to embrace the team’s direction and commit to its success.

The new member will be expected to contribute to the effective and efficient management of the procurement process for the goods and services required for its operation. He/She must combine management, negotiation, and logistics skills to maintain an uninterrupted supply flow, while optimizing costs and meeting quality standards.

•  What are we looking for?

To implement the Cameroon platform’s interventions, PSI would like to recruit the skills of a Purchasing Assistant. Under the supervision of the Purchasing Coordinator, he/she will support the Purchasing Coordinator in the efficient and cost-effective procurement of goods and services. He/she will also be called upon to contribute to the achievement of operational excellence at PSI Cameroon, in compliance with quality standards and requirements, by mobilizing a wide range of operational know-how.

•  Working conditions and other key information about the position:
•  Position: based in Yaoundé
•  Position Level: Junior
•  Career level: S3
•  Status: Local Post
•  Contract Type: Fixed-term contract (2 years)
•  Start date: April 2025
•  Travel requirement: 15-30% of the time
•  Reports to the Purchasing Coordinator
•  The post holder will be placed on a salary scale in accordance with PSI Cameroon standards and will benefit from capacity building training to the extent that the platform allows.
•  Remote work: Allowed
•  Your contribution

For this position, the candidate will need to demonstrate, through previous experience, that they can effectively perform the tasks listed below. This list is not exhaustive and summarizes the main responsibilities and requirements. However, the incumbent may also be responsible for tasks not listed.

•  Provide support to the Purchasing Coordinator in managing the department’s activities;
•  Launch the processes according to the timing given by the procedures in force in the Purchasing department;
•  Participate in sessions for reviewing and analyzing offers sent by suppliers and prepare supplier selection memos or reports;
•  Contribute to the negotiation of the best conditions taking into account technical objectives and budgetary constraints in the interest of the organization;
•  Receive invoices for payments from service providers;
•  Ensure the updating of the database for monitoring commitments and monitoring supplier files;
•  Ensure reporting for the purchasing department (prepare monthly reports);
•  Ensure the control of supplier invoices and prepare their payment within the required timeframes following PSI Cameroon procedures;
•  Prepare and monitor the publication of calls for tenders;
•  Monitor the receipt and retention of submission offers;
•  Organize the reception of orders;
•  Ensure monitoring of the development and execution of market contracts (delivery time, payment and renewal terms);
•  Ensure document management and archiving of purchasing documents according to the checklist;
•  Ensure compliance with purchasing procedures by all PSI Cameroon employees;
•  Carry out any other tasks related to your activities assigned to you by management.
•  Education
•  Minimum (Bac+3) in logistics, Supply Chain, Management, accounting, commerce.
•  Experience
•  Minimum two (02) years of relevant and significant professional experience in the field of purchasing or supply chain within a development organization, non-governmental organization, a project management unit or a large-scale company;
•  Required skills:
•  Negotiation Skills: Excellent negotiation skills to obtain the best purchasing terms;
•  Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders;
•  Analysis and problem solving: Ability to analyze complex situations and find practical and effective solutions;
•  Knowledge of IT tools: Mastery of purchasing management software;
•  Professional Ethics: Integrity and adherence to ethical standards in all purchasing transactions;
•  Good command of Microsoft Office suite software: particularly Excel;
•  Perfect command of English or French, with a good knowledge of the other language
•  Personal qualities:
•  Have strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail;
•  Sense of organization and personal responsibility;
•  Have good public relations skills;
•  Have the ability to develop and communicate a collective vision and inspire others to achieve that vision;
•  Be proactive and can question yourself;
•  Have a sense of initiative and judgment;
•  Develop and maintain a work environment based on respect for diversity;
•  Focus on results and excellence;
•  Have a structured mind and good oral and written expression skills;
•  Be able to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
•  Preparation and submission of the application file:
•  Cover letter;
•  Detailed curriculum vitae;
•  Photocopies of the required diplomas. A verification of the Diplomas will be carried out for the successful candidate;
•  Photocopies of documents that justify the candidate’s experience (employment contracts, employment certificate, relevant work certificate);
•  Three professional references who are not related to the candidate (including two from the last two employers).
•  How to Apply

Please apply for this position using the following link

https://careers-psi.icims.com/jobs/3923/assistant-des-achats/job?mobile=false&width=1216&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=60&jun1offset=60

Purchasing Assistant

NB : Only applications from candidates authorized to work in Cameroon will be considered.

Our employment policy

•  PSI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, identity or, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, disabled veteran, status as a member of the armed forces or employment status.
•  PSI is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women.
•  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
•  PSI reserves the right to recruit at a lower level or on the basis of a modified job profile.
•  References are required and the successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check.
•  The final selected candidate will have to submit an extract from their criminal record before actually taking up their duties.
•  PSI offers variable salary scales for this position, depending on the candidate’s diploma, number of years of experience and strengths.