Overview

Responsible for planning, developing, and managing all procurement and contractual aspects of projects. Advises requisitioning units on procurement issues and manages bid evaluations.

Tasks Summary

• Plans, develops, and manages procurement and contractual aspects of complex projects for diverse services and commodities.
• Advises requisitioning units on all stages of the procurement cycle.
• Prepares and distributes invitations to tender and manages bid/proposal evaluations.
• Formulates strategies and designs solutions for complex procurement projects.
• Establishes and maintains work programs and schedules for ongoing and planned contracts.
• Participates in negotiations with suppliers and signs procurement orders up to the authorized limit.
• Conducts market research on commodity situations, production patterns, and availability of goods/services.
• Identifies new technologies and products/services, evaluates supply sources, and incorporates research into the procurement program.
• Oversees adherence to contractual agreements, recommends amendments/extensions, and advises on contractual rights/obligations.
• Prepares procurement-related documents, contracts, and communications.
• Provides guidance and supervision to a team of buyers.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience with high volume procurement operations, contract management, administration, or related field is required.
• Experience in international organisations or similar in the field of procurement, contract management or administration is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in business administration, public administration, commerce, engineering, law or equivalent is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.
• A diploma level 4 from the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent is required.

Other Details

Languages Required: English

Languages Preferred: French

Contract Duration: initial period of one year