Core Responsibilities:

• Liaise with cluster’s stakeholders in the development of yearly procurement plans and ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures. 
• Prepare cluster’s Request for Expression of Interest and/or Pre-qualification, evaluation of unpriced commercial aspects of the technical bid and the Bidders Lists. 
• Examine scope of work and other information provided by cluster’s end users and/or consultants for completeness and consistency.
• Prepare comprehensive cluster’s ITT packages using standard forms and coordinate issuance to approved bidders.
• Attend cluster’s pre-tender meetings, arrange site visits with bidders, prepare recommendation for award and Letter of Award and handle the correspondence during the bidding period with the necessary input from end users, where required.
• Negotiate cluster’s contract terms and conditions, handle the administrative activities (bank guarantees, insurances, invoices, etc.) and maintain records (contract logs and contract files) conforming agreed changes to the ITT package.
• Review and evaluate variations and claims, prepare recommendations for corporate procurement approval and prepare contract amendments, as required.
• Perform cluster’s close-out of contractual matters upon completion.
• Manage the expectations of cluster’s End User in timely processing of tender requests through constant and pro-active engagement.
• Implement cluster’s procurement initiatives and cost-effective solutions by devising appropriate tender strategies.

Qualifications