Senior Officer, Supply Chain Management

Exeiting Career Opportunity at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) - Senior Officer, Supply Chain Management

Are you a procurement and supply chain professional with a passion for strategic sourcing operational efficiency, and value creation? The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) is looking for a Senior Officer, Supply Chain Management to join its Operations Division. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the efficient management of procurement activities and support RSSB in achieving its strategic objectives through effective supply chain management practices.

The Senior Officer, Supply Chain Management will play a key role in coordinating procurement planning, supporting tendering processes, monitoring supplier performance, and ensuring sompliance with procurement laws, regulations, and internal policies. The role is responsible for contributing to the implementation of procurement strategies that promote efficiency, transparency, value for money, and operational excellence.
Reporting directly to the Manager, Supply Chain Management, the successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure procurement activities are effectively planned, executed, and monitored.

About RSSB

The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has the mandate to manage and promote social security in Rwanda. RSSB's vision is to provide a comprehensive social security system that caters to the diverse social security needs of the population. RSSB plays an important role in realising Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation.

RSSB manages six social security schemes: Pension, Occupational Hazards, Medical scheme, CBHI, Maternity Leave Benefits and EjoHeza (Long-term Saving Scheme).
As a leading player in the financial sector, RSSB serves as the Jargest institutional investor in Rwanda. With assets under management amounting to 3.06 trillion Rwf, RSSB invests in key sectors of the economy and plays a crucial role in growing the country's financial sector.

With approximately 12 million members across its schemes, RSSB covers over 90% of Rwanda's population.

If you are passionate about procurement excellence, strategic sourcing, and delivering value through effective supply chain management, then RSSB is the place for you.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and continuous improvement of procurement strategies, policies, and procedures,
• Coordinate the preparation and implementation of the annual procurement plan.
• Identify gaps in procurement regulations and internal procedures and recommend appropriate improvements.
• Support user departments in identifying and planning procurement needs.
• Assist in monitoring supplier performance and ensuring contractual obligations are fulfilled.
• Coordinate activities related to tender preparation, evaluation, and award processes.
• Support the monitoring of procurement contract execution and compliance.
• Identify procurement risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Coordinate procurement budgeting activities and promote cost-efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of procurement reports.
• Collaborate with Internal Tender Committees and support effective management of procurement activities.
• Monitor procurement performance and recommend process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable procurement laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Perform any other duties related to supply chain management as may be assigned from time to time.

Key Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have at least:

• Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Law, Economics, or another related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience in procurement, supply chain management, contract management, or a related area.
• Strong understanding of procurement planning, tendering processes, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Knowledge of public procurement laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Professional certification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline will be an added advantage, Key competencies Technical:
• Procurement Planning and Management

• Procurement Processes and Procedures
• Contract Management
• Procurement Risk Management
• Knowledge of Procurement Laws and Regulations
• Planning and Budgeting
• Negotiation and Supplier Management
• Market Intelligence and Analysis
• Analytical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Business Acumen
• Operational Excellence
• Total Quality Management
• Strategic Procurement
• Understanding Market Trends

Behavioural:

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Client Service Focus
• Results and Data-Driven Mindset
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Technology Savviness
• Resource Management
• Project Planning and Coordination
• Strategic Thinking
• Problem Solving and Quality Decision Making
• Leadership and Collaboration
• Driving and Managing Change

Additional Information:

RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.

Interested candidates are advised to submit your application online by Thursday, 09 July 2026. In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address. Also, attach copies of your ID, academie and professional qualifications. Please upload this as one document renamed to both your names.

RSSB reserves the right to add additional shortlisting criteria not mentioned in the job posting in case of many applicants.

Application Portal: Please Apply Here

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Expiration Date: 10th/July/2026

RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer