Sr. Procurement Associate: Jakarta Office

at  Management Sciences for Health MSH

Overall Responsibilities
The role of the Sr. Procurement Associate is to procure goods and services in the National level in compliance with MSH/Donor procurements policies and procedures. They prepare procurement solicitation such as REOI, RFQ/RFP and negotiate purchase terms and conditions, prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements, monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns, inspect, and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve shortcomings and analyses industry and demand trends and support provincial team with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies. They maintain procurement data including procurement trackers, supplier list, and standards of goods and services, and ensure the effectiveness of procurement in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Sr. Procurement Associate who will facilitate project’s efficient and effective procurement and administration functioning. S/he will administer and assist in the procurement management system to ensure efficient and effective use of MSH/Donor resources for the purposes intended. S/he will ensure compliance with the MSH/Donor procedures, guidelines, and rules.
For technical aspect s/he will seek and receive policy guidance / instructions and support from the Procurement Manager in the Country Office on their respective areas of responsibilities. S/he will work closely with other team members, including Technical Teams to ensure timely implementation of the project activities. The Sr. Procurement Associate will report to the related Procurement Manager
Specific Responsibilities
On daily basis reporting to Procurement Manager and liaise with Procurement Specialist.
The overall responsibilities of the Sr. Procurement Associate include, but are not limited to the following:
(i) ensuring the integrity of the procurement processes of all goods and services required for MSH/Donor.
(ii) assist in preparing bidding documents.
(iii) assisting in evaluation of bids.
(iv) ensuring that the Technical Evaluation and Tender documents comply with procurement rules of MSH and relevant donors’ Procurement Regulation.
(v) assist in monitoring the performance of contractors and consultants’ performance and the delivery and completion of contracted goods and services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• University Degree in logistics, supply chain management, business or other related. A professional certificate in Procurement / Logistics will be an advantage.
• Experience in a USG or donor-funded project or NGO preferred.
• Experience in the use of Quickbooks and Deltek Costpoint will be an advantage.

Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant and progressive experience in procurement process bidding, such as RFQ/RFP.
• Hands on experience in procure services, goods, and any other format procurement.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies including but not limited to sourcing/ tendering.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills especially when working under pressure.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and business application software, purchasing, and resource planning systems.
• Detail oriented, strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an individual workload.
• Monitoring/assessing self-performance to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Planning and scheduling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
• Written and spoken proficiency in English.

Competencies

• Know how related processes and products.
• Showing a good communication skill such relates to people, builds relationships, and effectively presents arguments.
• Result Oriented by meeting deadlines, identifies actions, and achieves goals
• A solution-based person when meeting challenges/problem

MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.
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