Job description

The incumbent assists in the implementation of effective and efficient management and delivery of procurement of goods and services and sale activities required by the mission to fulfil its mandate and carry out the procurement work in an effective, efficient, economical and timely manner.

Within limits of delegated authority, the incumbent may be responsible for the following duties:

1. Provides procurement, logistical and administrative support to a team of Procurement Officers in the acquisition of a wide variety of goods and service.
2. Reviews, records and prioritizes purchasing requests and obtains additional information/documentation as required; determines the availability of vendors and funding sources.
3. Monitors status of existing requisitions and maintains contact with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services, coordinates shipment of goods/commodities/equipment to HQ and field missions, verifies receipt and inspection of deliverables and accuratley reports, as and if required.
4. Produces tender documents (e.g. Invitations to Bids, Requests for Proposals and Requests for Quotation) based on the nature of requirements and cost of procurement involved.
5. Prepares abstracts of offers and compiles data contained in quotations, proposals and bids to determine which supplier can deliver the required goods/services at the best terms and lowest costs possible under the guidance of Procurement Officers.
6. Finalizes purchase orders and contracts for approval by the Procurement Officer; if required, prepares submission to the Contracts Committee for review and subsequent approval by the authorized official.
7. Assists relevant officers in more complex, higher value purchasing operations; coordinates distribution of pertinent documents to concerned parties, ensures appropriate follow-up action, etc.
8. Maintains relevant internal databases and files; keeps track of any contractual agreements, systems contracts, etc. and informs affected users of contractual rights and obligations.
9. Researches, retrieves and presents information from a variety of internal and external sources on sources of supply, vendors by commodity, etc., as well as obtain specifications for new products and equipment on the market.
10. Drafts routine correspondence
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

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