Job Description
This is a support position in the Procurement Unit of the National ICT Company Limited (iGovTT) that reports to the Head, Procurement or delegated representative. The position supports operations focusing on procurement activities as well as the purchasing of goods and services for iGovTT. This position is expected to work in collaboration with other iGovTT Units/Teams to formalise the procurement and purchasing activities and also to ensure that all activities comply with the companys procurement policies and procedures, existing legislation (Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act, 2015), the State Enterprises Performance Monitoring Manual and the provisions of the Integrity in Public Life Act, 2000.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<ul><li>Works with stakeholders to determine the procurement and purchasing strategies to ensure that all procurement activities, are prepared and implemented in a timely manner and reflect high professional standards in accordance with the Companys policies and procedures</li><li>Formulates and submits for approval the appropriate procurement strategies with respect to stakeholder requirements</li><li>Manages the approved procurement and purchasing strategies as required by the Companys policies and procedures</li><li>Provides Procurement guidance and consultations to all stakeholders in accordance with the Companys policies and procedures</li><li>Manages the purchasing activities associated with internal requisitions or requests for services</li><li>Preparation of standard formats or templates for the conduct of procurement and purchasing activities</li><li>Manages the documents associated with each stage of the procurement and purchasing activities in a manner which allows for effective retrieval and review during and after the activities are concluded.</li><li>Conducts procurement strategy review at the conclusion of the Procurement engagement.</li><li>Completes procurement or purchasing duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Key Competency
<p><b>Knowledge and Experience&nbsp;</b></p><ul><li>At least 3- 5 years knowledge and experience in the procurement and purchasing process in a medium to large-sized organisation, and a good understanding of procurement rules &amp; regulations and processes in Government is essential.</li><li>Excellent communications skills</li><li>Competencies in Microsoft Office Suite</li><li>A working knowledge of e-Procurement programs may be considered an asset</li><li><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">A working knowledge of the Procurement legislation may be considered an asset</span></li></ul><p><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><b>Education/ Accomplishments&nbsp;</b></span></p><ul><li>Bachelors Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or equivalent</li><li>Certification in Chartered Institute Procurement and Supply or equivalent</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>