PROCUREMENT OFFICER (TEMPORARY)

The Procurement Officer is responsible for managing the process for the procurement of goods and supplies. Adhering to transparent processes that are designed for the execution of this function

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO NATIONALS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO AND THOSE HOLDING VALID AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN THE COUNTRY. MUST BE LIVING IN THE COUNTRY AT THE PRESENT TIME.

Our client located in Port of Spain, Trinidad is seeking to fill the position of a Temporary (PROCUREMENT OFFICER)

SALARY: $9371.00 TO $13,230.00

HOURS OF WORK:  Mondays to Fridays - 8am to 4:30pm 

Primary Functions and Responsibilities:

 Participates in the implementation of the Annual Procurement & Disposal Plan,
programmes and projects to support the overall strategic objectives of the organisation.
 Contributes to the revision and implementation of approved procurement policy and
procedures in keeping with best practices.
 Coordinates all aspects of the tendering process for all procurement transactions that
qualify for tender in accordance with the procurement policy.
 Establishes and maintains vendor relationships and a register of qualified vendors of
the major goods and services purchased 
 Establishes and negotiates contract terms and conditions, and administers contract
performance, including delivery, receipt, warranty, damages and insurance.
 Determines and secures bulk-ordering opportunities to gain competitive pricing
where practical, based on volume.
 Supervises the activities of support staff involved in the provision of the procurement
and disposal services.
 Process purchase requisitions / orders within purchasing authority. In cases where
such purchasing authority is delegated, ensure clarity of procurement procedures and
compliance with procurement policy.
 Updates and maintains the public procurement database of the Organisation, which is
linked to the central database of the Office of the Procurement Regulation.
 Assist Managers/Units in the development of specifications for equipment, materials,
and services to be purchased.
 Prepare and maintain procurement reports and participates in the drafting of
preliminary budgetary estimates of expenditure for the Procurement and Disposal Unit.
 Work with internal and external stakeholders to determine procurement needs,
quality, and delivery requirements.
 Any other duties and responsibilities consistent with this role.

Qualifications:

 A Bachelor’s Degree in Management Studies, Public Sector Management, Finance,
Law, Economics, or Marketing, Certification in Procurement & Supply, Procurement
Management or Supply Chain Management from an accredited institution.
 Experience in the area of procurement and disposal of public property.
 Three (3) years’ experience in a similar environment.

Requirements for the Role:

 Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of
procurement and disposal management.
 Considerable knowledge of legislation, policies, procedures, rules and regulations
related to public procurement and disposal management.
 Knowledge of research methods, principles and techniques.
 Knowledge of supply market operations.
 Strong integrity and good character.
 Sound negotiating skills.
 Ability to work independently.
 Proficiency in computerized purchasing / business systems; be literate and functional
with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
 Basic knowledge of the principles of fraud detection.
 Any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and abilities.

Required Skills:

 Ability to use the internet for research purposes
 Ability to analyse and evaluate data and identify trends in procurement and disposal
management
 Customer-focused
 Interpersonal Savvy
 Business insight
 Nimble learning
 Drives results
 Collaborates
 Action Oriented

INTERESTED, QUALIFIED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT