Procurement Assistant

Qualifications, job requirements and competencies:

• All applicants should have at least a Bachelor’s Degree specialising in Procurement or its equivalent from a recognized institution, and Professional qualification in procurement e.g. CIPS or other post-graduate qualification in procurement will added advantage.
  

• At least four years’ experience in project procurement; and should be highly knowledgeable in the USG and UG procurement procedures and regulations.
  

• The applicant should also have proficiency in E-Procurement.
  

• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  

• Develop and monitor the implementation of MJAP procurement policy and guidelines in accordance with national Law (Public procurement and disposal of public assets act).
  

• Develop and consolidate Procurement Plans and budget for every financial year and account for expenditures in accordance with approved procurement policy and guidelines of MJAP and PPDA act
  

• Prepare bidding documents, invite the shortlist bidders to submit their proposals and manage the Tender/Bid opening and communication of awards as per procurement rules and guidelines.
  

• Organize and manage contract negotiations with shortlisted suppliers to negotiate terms and conditions of contract in line with MJAP Contracts framework and PPDA act
  

• Review and monitor the implementation of a contract management system for the procurement process and provide technical support to user departments in contract management, in line with MJAP procurement policy and guidelines and PPDA regulations