Number Of Positions:  2

Purpose of the position:

The SPIR II Procurement officer is responsible to purchasing items for the SPIR II program as approved on the annual procurement plan. S/he will prioritize the needs of goods and services, identifies proper vendor(s) for each category of items, requests proposals or quotations (RFP/RFQ) and facilitates next steps: bid-review, PO preparation and purchase decision in consultation with the supply chain coordinator. S/he will maintain good relationships with suppliers and plays critical role in acquisition of high quality and cost-efficient supplies for the program in line with WV procurement guidelines and procedures.

Major Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and consolidate annual procurement plan
•  Advice on market assessment & supplier pre-qualification process as per the direction from the supply chain coordinator.
• Send bid invitations, follow up bids, assist coordinating pre-bid meetings
• Maintain all supporting documents relating to the sourcing events
• Make sure pre-qualified vendors are contacted for quotations as primary suppliers
• Carefully review suppliers’ certifications, product quality, financial stability, company profile and legal status particularly for vendors not embraced in the pre-qualified list
• Closely work with budget holders and or requesting units to identify priority needs of goods and services by category
• Identify requests deviating from the approved procurement plan for quick revision by the procurement coordinator or to seek higher level approval as needed
• Requests proposals or quotations (RFP/RFQ) as per the identified priority need
• Collect price quotation within agreed timeframe work and develops timetable for procurement committee meetings
• Serves as secretary for SPIRII procurement committee, leads in all the technical issue & provide analysis to the committee for decision.

Job Requirements

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

 Required Professional Experience:

• At least 3 years' experience in Procurement or Supply Chain management

Qualification required:

• University degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply chain Management or related

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Knowledge of national procurement policies and WV ProVision system
• Ability to effectively work in a team
• Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies including travelling at short notice and for extended periods of time
• Experience in information management; able to keep filing systems updated to ensure an auditable trail

Working Environment / Conditions:

• Office based with travel to the field
• Travel: 30% Field

How to Apply

Interested applicants are required to Write Position Title on the subject line and attach Current CV with three references & fill employment application form which can be found http://docs.ethiojobs.net/wve-jaf.pdf ) and email before the closing date of this announcement to Recruitment_ethiopia@wvi.org or through ethiojobs.net.

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