PROCUREMENT OFFICERS: PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT UNIT –LEVEL 9 (5)

Duties and Responsibilities

 Conduct procurement in accordance the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, and with any other policies and procedures affecting effective execution of procurement duties in the Authority.

 Execute procurements for requirements above certain thresholds, in all the categories.

 Oversee and supervise procurement assistants and other procurement activities below their threshold values.

 Prepare plans for the purchase of goods, services, and works.

 Following and enforcing the Authority's procurement policies and procedures.

 Review, compare, analyse, and approve products and services to be purchased.

 Manage inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.

 Maintain and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.

 Maintain good supplier relations.

 Research and evaluate prospective suppliers. 13

 Prepare budgets, cost analyses, and reports

Job Skills and Competencies

 Ability to work under immense pressure and beyond stipulated hours.

 Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Packages.

 Good organizational, people and time management skills and sound knowledge of contracts and compliance management.

 Good communication and strong interpersonal skills.

 A team player who is innovative and analytical. Qualifications and Experience

 A degree in Administration / Business Administration / Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Purchasing & Supply Management or equivalent.

 Knowledge of SAP is an advantage.

 Full Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) membership is an added advantage.

 At least four (4) years hands-on working experience in Purchasing and Supply environment of which two (2) years should be in Public Procurement