Head of Public Procurement

To ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of good and services on behalf of JCPD and obtain the best value, institute and maintain adequate controls and reporting procedures, and ensure compliance with all legislation and GoJ Procurement.

JOB VACANCY NOTICE

Head of Public Procurement (GMG SEG 1)

PROCUREMENT

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) is seeking to identify a suitably qualified candidate to fill the above-mentioned post.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will ensure:

• Annual Procurement plan and budget developed and monitored
• Purchasing and inventory control policies, procedures documented
• Information, advice and recommendations provided to Executive Director on all matters pertaining to procurement
• Adequate furniture, equipment and other physical resources and office supplies, and outsourced services required for the execution of the JCPD’s responsibilities, procured

• Tender documents and procurement reports 
• Purchasing records maintained
• Inventory records maintained
• Inventory re-order levels established
• Supplier listing maintained
• Reports (including progress) prepared and submitted

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

The position requires any of the following qualifications/experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution in Business Administration or equivalent 
• INPRI Level 1-4 Certification
• Professional qualification in Procurement/Purchasing and Inventory Management
• At least five (5) years’ experience in purchasing with at least two (2) in the Government service

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

The position requires any of the following knowledge/skills:

• Excellent project management skills
• Sound inventory management skills
• Knowledge of estimating, budgeting, and scheduling practices
• Knowledge of GOJ procurement regulations, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of purchasing principles and practices related to industrial and volume buying
• Sound Logistics Management skills
• Good Networking skills
• Proficiency in the use of computer programs, including computerized maintenance management software and MS Office suite.
• Sound knowledge of GOJ procurement regulations, policies and procedures
• Sound knowledge of purchasing principles and practices related to industrial and volume buying
• Knowledge of preparation of tenders and negotiating contracts for goods and services
• Knowledge of the Finance Administration and Audit Act (FAA Act)

Interested individuals who meet the requirements should submit their written      application with résumé no later than Wednesday May 07, 2025, via Caribbeanjobs.