Re-Advertised) Procurement Officer ( Afghan National Only

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Procurement Planning

Working closely with Sr. Supply Chain officer and other internal and external partners, you will effectively plan and support program implementation by:

- Collecting, organizing and analyzing data market information and data to enable effective procurement planning - Preparing and implementing procurement plans following related IRC procurement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) - Monitor supply market and conduct market surveys & analysis to ensure value for money in procurement..

2. Procurement

Responsible for implementing procurement plan and strategy and ensuring all procurement needs are met on time in line with GSC and donors’ standards, the role holder will:

- Support the development of procurement specifications - Process approved Purchase requisitions through the procurement software ensuring data accuracy. - Initiate and process Request for quotations (RFQ) and Request for proposals (RFP). - Train and certify procurement committee members and participate in tender meetings and evaluations. - Prepare bids analysis and other bidding documents for approval. - Conduct negotiations with suppliers that is transparent and documented. - Review procurement documents for accuracy before taking payment for approval. - Collaborating with all departments by Coordination with finance and program to ensure smooth and timely procurement

3. Contract Management

You will lead the contracting process so that the terms and conditions, and contracting procedures as provided by Global Supply Chain are followed.

4. Supplier Management

The role will lead supplier relationships and performance to ensure that Suppliers adhere to Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and that there is precise record keeping. This includes:-

- Maintaining suppliers files and documentation - Monitoring and documenting supplier performance - Maintain supplier performance score cards.

5. Compliance and Ethics

You will assist in identifying and analyzing compliance risk in procurement processes and in implementing donor rules & regulations for all procurements by:

- Implementing due diligence for suppliers, this includes conducting reference checks, supplier visits etc. - Providing consistent and constructive support to other departments to ensure compliance with policies and procedures - Identifying and reporting procurement red flags across the procurement value chain - Implementing corrective action plans (CAPs) in response to internal and/or external audit queries

6. Reporting

You will support timely and accurate reporting by:

- Preparing and submitting accurate monthly reports to the line manager on time. - Supporting with developing and updating the procurement plans (assigned) as required. - Submitting monthly list of commitments to line manager and other relevant departments - Submit periodic procurement tracking report for specific Grants that you are assigned to.

7. Team Leadership and Development

- Setting procurement team members' objectives - Documenting training needs - Ensuring that all procurement staff and counterparts are trained to standard

Qualifications

Qualification and Requirements:

- Diploma in Business Administration/Financial Accounting or Logistics related field

- 3-4 years of work experience in supply chain operations (Procurement) - Experience working with NGO preferred. - Knowledge of generic procurement procedures and practices - Proven success as a procurement leader within supply chain including planning, procurement and logistics - Good collaborator and influencer with effective interpersonal and analytical skills who work seamlessly across cultures, organizational units and suppliers. - Knowledge and experience in procurement plans, strategies, market analysis techniques, procurement and contracting - Good negotiation skills - Excellent skills in conducting market analysis and sourcing strategies. - Able to work effectively in a highly matrixed structure - Good mathematical skills.