Years of Experience: Proven procurement officer experience, particularly in a field or organization that is similar to it.
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As Per Organization Salary Scale
Contract Duration: Till the end of June 2024 with the possibility of extension
Vacancy Number: 066
Gender: Male
No. Of
Jobs:
1
Education: A bachelor's degree in business administration, procurement, supply chain management, or a similar profession.
Contract Extension: Possible
About Women and Youth Future Assist Organization:
Women & Youth Future Assist (WYFAO) is a non-profiting, non–governmental and non–political organization that is mainly involved in humanitarian and developmental activities and serves the people in need. WYFAO was founded back in 2016 by a group of young Afghan professionals with high spirit of helping and shaping lives in Afghanistan. WYFAO was established to play a prominent role in addressing the actual needs of poor people and enable all Afghans speak for their rights and have an enabling environment for their development and prosperity.
Job Description:
Job Summary: The procurement officer's major responsibility is to supervise all procurement activities, from finding suppliers to negotiating contracts, to make sure the company gets the greatest deal on products and services while upholding strict quality standards and legal compliance.
Roles & Responsibilities
Procurement Planning:
Work together with department leaders to determine your annual procurement plan's needs assessment.
Make sure that the organization's strategic goals are in line with the procurement operations.
Suppliers Selection and Management:
Make a list of potential suppliers and evaluate them.
Strike beneficial deals on terms and conditions with suppliers.
Continually assess the performance of your suppliers by maintaining a database of them.
Procurement Process:
Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including the preparation of procurement documents, tendering, and evaluation of bids.
Ensure compliance with the organization's procurement policies and relevant regulations
Cost Control:
Monitor procurement budgets and expenditures.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative sourcing strategies.
Contract Management :
Drafting, reviewing, and managing agreements and contracts for procurement.
Make that contracts are carried out in accordance with established terms and conditions.
Quality Assurance:
Define specifications and quality standards for products and services in conjunction with end users.
When necessary, carry out inspections and quality checks.
Reporting and Documentations:
Keep up-to-date documentation and records for purchases.
Create procurement reports as needed for management and funders.
Legal and ethical compliance
Make sure ethical procurement procedures are followed, including anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws.
Keep up with pertinent procurement laws and regulations.
Capacity Building:
Provide guidance and training to staff on procurement policies and procedures.
Complete all procurement-related responsibilities in accordance with the head of department's instructions.
Job Requirements:
Experience/ Education.
A bachelor's degree in business administration, procurement, supply chain management, or a similar profession.
Proven procurement officer experience, particularly in a field or organization that is similar to it.
knowledge of the tools and software used in procurement.
strong communication and bargaining abilities.
knowledge of best procedures and procurement laws.
a meticulous person with great organizational abilities.
Ability to function both individually and as a team
Language Requirements:
Proficiency in written and spoken English, Dari and Pashto.
PSEA Applicable
(Women and Youth Future Assist Organization) has zero tolerance for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, which enshrines the principles of PSEA, at all times (both during work hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.
Submission Guideline:
Please submit CVs and Cover Letters outlining why you are interested in the position and how your skills and experience match the skills, qualifications, and competencies required for this position. Applicants who meet the qualification and requirements for the mentioned position will be selected on a rolling basis, with the last date for applications being 07 Oct 2023, midnight.
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