The A.M. Qattan Foundation is seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual for the position of Procurement Officer to work in its offices in Ramallah. Following is the description of this position:
 

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Job Type: Full time

Line of Responsibility: Director of Administration.

Work Location: Ramallah

Job Objectives:

Managing the Foundation’s supply of products and services in line with its policies and procedures and the approved budgets.


Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

-    Review/ develop/ update the Foundation’s procurement policies and guidelines.
-    Prepare and manage execution of the annual procurement plan in full coordination with the relevant staff.
-    Assist and where possible develop specifications for equipment, materials, and services to be purchased, in coordination with the relevant unit/programme.
-    Invite, assess and award/recommend suppliers, tenders, bids, quotations and proposals.
-    Process purchase transactions for equipment, materials, supplies and services as per the Foundations’ approved policies and procedures.
-    Draft and negotiate contract terms and conditions in close coordination with the relevant unit/programme.
-    Develop and monitor key performance indicators for new and existing suppliers.
-    Regularly identify new opportunities including the sourcing of new suppliers, methods and practices to increase efficiency and meet the Foundations’ goals.
-    Develop reliable relationships with current and potential suppliers and ensure continuing participation of high quality suppliers in the Foundation’s procurement activities.
-    Manage contracts performance, including quality assurance and service levels and take corrective actions as required.
-    Create and update full procurement database, including all purchasing orders, suppliers’ lists, warranties and installments.
-    Ensure compliance with the approved financial policies and procedures.
-    Prepare and maintain purchasing records, reports and price lists.
-    Comply with & maintain knowledge of applicable laws, rules and legislations, and consult with the legal advisor where necessary.
-    Conduct regular suppliers’ pre-qualifications and evaluations.
-    Create, manage and regularly update the vendor’s approved master list.
-    Liaise with specialists and consultants where necessary to obtain assistance and advise.
-    Assist and advise relevant staff on all procurement procedures, prices, products and market trends.
-    Prepare and present reports as necessary.
-    Any other work-related activities.

Skills/Qualifications:

-    A bachelor degree in business administration, logistics, supply chain management or other related field.
-    Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
-    Ability to develop good working relationships with a wide range of people
-    Excellent spoken and written communication skills
-    Strong negotiation skills
-    Excellent knowledge & relations with potential suppliers of goods & services
-    Knowledge of supply chain and customer services.
-    Strong organization skills and ability to manage a varied and complex workload
-    Strong analytical skill and attention to details
-    Proficiency in using procurement and inventory management software.
-    Excellent report writing skills

Interested individuals should submit the application coupled with their CV and letter of interest using the following link:

Deadline for submitting applications is Friday 22/9/2017. Only potential candidates will be contacted for interviews.