Procurement Assistant (Afghan National Only)

Assist in procurement processes and documentation effectively.

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Overview

Assist in procurement processes and documentation effectively.

You have:

  • BA degree from Business Administration or other any related field, Business Administration degree is preferred.
  • 2 years’ experience in procurement, supply chain.
  • Excellent English and Dari/Pashtu.
  • Must have computer skills.
  • Good organizational and reporting skill.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Prior experience working in a multi-cultural environment is an added advantage.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Ensure each procurement process is transparently completed and sufficient procurement support document obtained to feed both procurement and finance files with the required documents and full audit trail. - Under the direct supervision of Procurement Officer, implement internal controls and establish a reasonable and appropriate lead-time for ordering and delivery of goods. - Ensure to assist the storekeeper and storage relevant activities whenever needed. - Ensure timely purchase and delivery of goods to programs / requestors. - Distribute monthly Procurement reports to the field FC and Procurement Officer. - To be able to learn and implement Budget Versus Actual (BVA) for all procurement relevant activities. - Assist Procurement officer/Staffs on the day-to-day Procurement activities and proper file keeping. - Cooperate supply chain department on day-to-day activities. - Numbering, Scanning, and filing of the procurement documents. - Preparing RFQs, RFPs other required procurement documents - Cooperate procurement staff on the collection of quotation from the market. - Preparing of the suppliers list taking from the MPAs and procurement documents. - Issuing PO, s and other related payments forms through BVA. - In compliance with supply chain rules and procedures, support the related procurement activities. - Evaluate purchase requisitions to ensure that specifications, delivery dates and all other requirements are in order. - Maintain accurate and comprehensive records on procurement activities and provide timely reports and updates both periodically and on request. - Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Qualification and Requirements:

- BA degree from Business Administration or other any related field, Business Administration degree is preferred. - 2 years’ experience in procurement, supply chain. - Excellent English and Dari/Pashtu. - Must have computer skills. - Good organizational and reporting skill. - Ability to work under pressure. - Prior experience working in a multi-cultural environment is an added advantage.

Potential interview questions

Describe a time you had to handle multiple procurement requests simultaneously. This question assesses your time management and organizational skills in a procurement context. Share specific examples that highlight your ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines.
How do you ensure transparency and compliance in procurement activities? The interviewer seeks to evaluate your understanding of procurement ethics and processes. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a successful collaboration with team members or departments? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org