Procurement Manager
Job Description
Title: Procurement Manager
Company Name: WorldFish
Vacancy: 01
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master in Business or any other relevant subject from any recognized university.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 12 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ The Procurement Manager will be responsible for setting up and managing the country procurement unit. S/he will lead in setting up strategic contracts and framework agreements for the country office. The post holder will be responsible to ensure that procurement unit is working on an efficient and effective way ensuring the best possible processing of international and local procurement for country office and ensuring a timely
∎ This position will be based at WorldFish`s Office in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Interviews are expected to be held in October 2019. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and expected to attend the interview. The successful candidate should be available to commence by November 2019 for an initial three (3) years fixed term contract, with the possibility of contract renewal depending on performance and funding availability. review and validation of procurement processes done in country and keep a close contact with procurement unit in Headquarters. The Procurement Manager is also expected to provide a seamless and prompt service to all projects with respect to procurement of goods and services ensuring strict adherence to the Centre`s procurement guidelines, the funding agency regulations and Bangladesh tax and VAT rules. The Procurement Manager will supervise the Procurement Officer(s) on all domestic and international purchases.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Undertake business needs assessment, supply market analysis and commercial risk assessment to inform procurement planning and sourcing decisions.
∎ Provide technical and management support with the development of tender related documents that conform to both donor and WorldFish procurement policies and procedures.
∎ Liaise with the WorldFish asset manager and core finance team to manage inventory operations and track inbound delivery of procurement.
∎ Apply due diligence in the choice of new vendors and consult with the Country Director, Head of Operations, Finance Manager (Core) and Finance and Grants Manager when necessary to assess possible risks. Ensure the use of due diligence compliance (USG anti-terrorism regulations) and vet all vendors through the established system (CSI Watchdog Elite) and perform past performance check.
∎ Review field office procurement records to ensure compliance, maintain appropriate purchase documentation and obtain the necessary approvals.
∎ Supervise Procurement Officer(s), track performance, and identify areas for improvement
∎ Support capacity building and or training for supervised team members, program and project staff on procurement policy, planning and processes as needed.
∎ Standardize or streamline processes and formats based on WorldFish Procurement Policy and the use of One Corporate System (OCS) as well as Country government requirement.
Additional Requirements:
∎ A minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant experience, at national and international levels, in procurement, administration and/or other directly-related technical fields is required.
∎ Specialized training and certification and experience related to International Business and/or procurement (i.e. USAID Procurement Planning and Execution).
∎ Knowledge about international and local procurement policy, logistics and supply chain management.
∎ Must have good coordination, negotiation, persuasion, critical thinking and time management skill.
∎ Good interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
∎ Analytical skills and ability to undertake complex analysis and price comparisons of multiple vendor quotes/bids required; Competency and experience with spreadsheets required.
∎ Ability to prepare procurement reports providing periodic status updates as necessary required.
∎ Competence in Microsoft Office applications particularly MS Word and MS Excel strongly required.
∎ Relevant knowledge of procurement regulations and policies and procedures for major donor- funded programs including DFID, The World Bank, Global Fund, and USAID.
∎ Candidate with INGO supply chain management certifications are encourage to apply.
Salary:
∎ This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position with annual salary ranging between BDT 1,476,881 to BDT 1,566,823 per annum. WorldFish`s NRS shall receive comprehensive benefits including (but not limited to) insurance coverage for staff and eligible dependents, and pension/ provident fund contribution.
Application Deadline: October 6, 2019
Company Information:
∎ WorldFish
Category: NGO/Development
