Senior Public Procurement Officer (GMG/SEG1)

We invite all suitably qualified candidates to apply for the post of Senior Procurement Officer (GMG/SEG 1) Salary Range: $3,501,526 -$4,709,163 per annum

Strategic Focus

• To meet internal customer requirements for the acquisition of goods and services, in conformance with relevant procurement policies and procedures.
• To develop a strong and capable Procurement Team 

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Recommends develops and implements purchasing and inventory control policies, procedures, and levels.
• Provides technical advice to the Authority Leadership and other stakeholders on procurement matters.
• Collaborates with Branch and Unit Heads of the Authority in developing their plans and budgets for the acquisition of goods and services for both Business-As-Usual activities and Strategic Initiatives.
• Identifies and evaluates sources of supply for goods and services, collaborates on Vendor evaluation with internal stakeholders and manages the “Approved Vendor” list of the Authority.
• Maintains systems for the coding of items that are held in inventory.
• Establishes reorder points and EOQs for items procured, monitors re-order levels and coordinates item replacement as appropriate.
• Generates purchase orders for items carried in inventory when re-order points are reached and obtains approval to purchase from Managers with appropriate levels of delegated authority.
• Liaises with suppliers and assists in resolving discrepancies on a timely basis.
• Arranges for the delivery of goods procured to the internal customer and for final sign-off of “goods received”.
• Where required by the Procurement Policy of the Authority, coordinates the preparation and issue to selected Vendors of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and related Terms of Reference (TORs).
• Performs the initial analysis and summarization of proposals and tenders received, and as a member of the Tenders/Procurement Committee, facilitates the evaluation of tenders and selection of a preferred Vendor.
• Assists in the negotiation of purchasing agreements, credit arrangements and service contracts and ensures adherence to the terms of the service contracts.
• Maintains relationships with Vendors and follows up on status of payments for goods and services.
• Seeks the advice of JSEZA Legal Branch in the interpretation of contract provisions and reviews contracts for accuracy and to facilitate changes prior to bid and renewal.
• Prepares and submits reports to the relevant authorities, e.g., National Contracts Commission, Sector Committee, Office of the Contractor General, Auditor General etc.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management Studies, Accounting, Public Administration or equivalent qualification and training.
• At least Seven (7) years of experience in procurement in the government service including preparation of tenders and negotiation of contracts for goods and services.
• Training in GOJ Procurement Policies and guidelines would be a distinct asset.
• Experience working with ICT-enabled Procurement business processes.

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Monday, 31 March 2025 to:

Director, Human Resource Management & Development

Special Economic Zone Authority

13 Waterloo Road

Kingston 10

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.