Addax Petroleum is looking for a Supply Chain Advisor

• Drive rapid improvement in contracts, procurement, logistics and transit in Cameroon. 
• Build Cameroon SCM function in to best in class efficient organization.
• Establish seamless SCM function; improve functional standard and governance in Cameroon for contracts, procurement, logistics and transit.
• Coach designated SCM Manager and staff and impart knowledge.

 Streamline tactical contracting and procurement, warehousing and inventory management and move SCM towards value added services.
 Establish and monitor agreed SCM Key Performance Indicators and encourage timely implementation of corrective actions on identified deviations from set goals. 
 Drive rapid improvement in functional standards across all activities at operational level in coordination with designated SCM Manager. Enhance business engagement with internal customers and value add by SCM.
 Implement effective strategies for cost efficiency and process optimization in an ethical and transparent manner.
 Provide effective on-the-job coaching for Contracts, Procurement, Transit and Logistics sections and designated SCM Manager. In logistics, initial focus needs to be on warehouse & inventory management. 
 Assist designated SCM Manager to engage with internal customers to review performance of SCM function and initiate corrective actions as necessary.

Aplly for this job

Status:	Contract
Required Skills/Experience:	Excellent leadership skills, flair for coaching, knowledge transfer and training. Team player with ability to operate in multi-cultural and multi-location environment. Good written and oral communication skills in English. French language skills will be an added advantage. Ability to build relationships with, and effectively challenge and influence diverse department managers. Technology-enabled with ability to work on various technology platforms suitable for the function plus MS office suite of products.
Desired Skills/Experience:	15+ years relevant work experience in onshore/offshore E&P environment with supervisory experience. Previous experience in the West Africa region. Good working knowledge in all facets of Contracts, Procurement, Logistics and transit. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and/or MCIPS (Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply).
Minimum Experience:	15 years
Maximum Experience:	25 years
Location:	Douala, CAMEROON
Advert Published:	5 Feb 2014
Expiry date:	5 Mar 2014
OilCareers Ref. No.:	J1087779