Responsibilities
- Ensure that all procurements follow USAID regulations and are conducted in accordance with Jhpiego standard practices
- Support procurement needs of the project and ensure compliance with Jhpiego policies and donor regulations in coordination with compliance unit.
- Develop, maintain, update and institute standard operating procedures to guide the work of project staff in the procurement in line with Jhpiego and donor policies and practices.
- Directs and manages project Procurement processes, development and updating templates and receipt of service documentation.
- Ensure a transparent Procurement tracking system and audit compliance filing systems.
- Work very closely with the relevant departments to ensure a totally compliant and transparent system with focus on team work and great customer service.
- Maintains regular communications with the senior management team and technical team leaders providing relevant and timely information for planning and decision-making purposes.
- Strategically plan for, manage and coordinate procurement, inventory, distribution, and transportation processes; keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs, and efficiency
- Arrange and plan out the warehouse, catalogue goods, process receipts and shipments and plan transport routes
- Meet cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness targets in line with project work plan and budget
- Prepare and development bid documents including requests for quotes, terms and conditions, and evaluation criteria for procurements to obtain competitive quotes on commodities and services; analyze quotes to make recommendations for procurement
- Prepare VAT exemption forms for items shipped internationally and locally
- Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers
- Prepare and maintain accurate records and documentation on all solicitations, responses, purchases, contracts, correspondence and related follow up
- Stay informed of advances in supply chain approaches and apply them within the organization to improve supply chain processes
Required Qualifications
University degree in a relevant field from an accredited university.Minimum 5-6 year’s experience in procurement and distribution logistics of health commodities in the Middle East or similar operating environment.Previous experience in procuring medical equipment, spare parts for medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, assistive devices and IT equipment and knowledge about existing regulatory requirements.Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with USAID Rules and RegulationsKnowledge of global sourcing and procurement strategies, tactics, processes, procedures, and systemsDemonstrated experience with US Government acquisition managementJhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
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