Type de contrat Durée du projet Date limite de depot10/01/2019
Activités principales
Procure supplies, equipment, services from sources through new contracts, competitive bids or existing contracts
Plan, coordinate time and delivery of purchases, develop and manage all procurement and contractual aspects of the CPI’s need for purchasing of goods and services to support all CPI’s activities
Adhere to the Counterpart Procurement Manual on procurement practices
Prepare solicitation processes, identifies method of solicitation and ensures that the process is in
line with relevant rules and regulations
Identify and maintain a list of preferred suppliers for goods and services
Ensure that the source selection process is fair, objective and transparent and that it follows the general principles as set forth in the Financial Rules and Regulations of Counterpart
Optimize quality-cost ratio for supplies, taking into account quality standards, quantities needed, optimization of inventory levels
Analyze and evaluate procurement requests and prepare a procurement plan for each project
Prepare product/equipment specifications, solicitations, and requests for quotations/proposals
Launch requests for quotes/proposals and receive offers
Initiate purchase process after counting and validation of the order
Coordinate with selected vendors on supply and delivery of purchased items
Manage procurement contracts to ensure compliance with contractual obligations
Draft tender and contract documents and manage the contracting process. Ensure the documents drafted meet the needs of the internal stakeholders
Monitor the performance of contractors to ensure they meet the standards required by contract and the relevant rules and regulations of Counterpar
Negotiate, within the terms and conditions of the contract, solutions to conflicts/problems arising in case of poor performance or non-compliance with contractual obligations
Establish and maintain schedules for on-going contracts, manage on-going supplier contracts from a procurement perspective and maintain repositories of procurement documentation and supplier contracts
Ensure compliance of purchase orders with the delegated authority to obligating officers
Support Management in the establishment and maintenance of partnerships and donor agreements and maintain an updated repository; and prepare reports on procurement activity
Perform any other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor
Monitor Payments to suppliers
Review procurement tools
Ensure good relationship with suppliers
Keep abreast of market developments
Perform any other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor
Le profil recherché pour occuper le poste de Procurement & Contracts Officer
Formation : Bachelor's Degree in Supply chain, Business Administration, Law or other relevant related field is required. Master's degree in a relevant field is desirable. Additional study or training in accounting or law, or a recognized certification in procuremen
Expérience requise : Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience procurement, contract management, contract administration or logistics and supply chain management is required
Compétences techniques
Good working knowledge of contract law and expertise in handling complex contract issues
Experience with and knowledge of USG agencies (such as USAID and USDA) procurement procedures and regulations
Well organized, have a sense of initiative and be able to work with little supervision
Very good oral and written communication skills
Ability to work under pressure
Good character, discretion and team spirit
Fluency in French, knowledge of English is an asset
Procurement & Contracts Officer
Type de contrat Durée du projet Date limite de depot10/01/2019