Procurement Officer Job at Medical Teams International

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Descriptions;

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing all procurement of goods, transport, subcontracted works and services at the country level.
• Manage all procurement process in accordance with MTI and donor policies and procedures, in a transparent, accountable, efficient, timely and cost-effective manner, negotiating prices and proposing new suppliers to be validated.
• Provide training to Operations staff in the use of Unit 4 ERP system and ensure updated records are in the system and paper files with correct supporting documentation.
• Submit and collect quotations and tenders following MTI and donor policies.
• Manage vendor contracts and work closely with user departments to ensure effective and efficient implementation; support timely vendor payment by submitting all required documentation in accordance with schedules.
• Assist in annual procurement planning process and continuously track country level budget vs. actual, providing reports to management as required to support decision making.
• Ensure that local market surveys are regularly conducted to gain a full knowledge of the availability and price of local items.
• Conduct supplier verification visits and processes as required.
• Facilitate follow-up and supplier visits in Dar es Salaam as required.
• Ensure the procurement and disposal of commodities are in line with applicable licenses and are properly documented.
• Ensure all procurements comply with MTI and donor procurement policies including submitting procurement plans on time, implementing processes correctly, managing vendors and contracts, maintaining proper records and submitting reports according to schedule.
• Ensure Assistant procurement officer receives mentorship and participates in capacity-building opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field is required.
• Professional certification is required.
• 4 years of procurement and logistics experience, inclusive of 1 year of supervisor experience is required.
• Experience with donor (UN, USAID, etc.) asset and procurement-specific procedures is an added advantage.