Public Transport Service Corporation
Port of Spain
Job Description
The Senior Procurement Officer supports the Chief Procurement Officer and Manager Procurement & Logistics by ensuring that all procurement and disposal of public property efforts are performed in compliance with the relevant regulations and legislation. The incumbent is responsible for the management of the procurement and disposal efforts related to the high risk/high value categories of goods, works and services and for the monitoring of the procurement and disposal functions for low risk/low value items.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<div> To assist in managing the process for the procurement and disposal activities of the PTSC.</div><div> To ensure that all procurement activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures and adhere to the principles of accountability, transparency and value for money.</div><div> To assist with the tendering process of the PTSC, by seeking approval internally for the publication of Invitation to Bid (ITB), Request for Proposal (REF), Expression of Interest (EOI). To assist and develop Terms of Reference (TOR), closing and opening of procurement, procedures and communicating with proponents by issuing of addendums and clarification correspondences.&nbsp;</div><div> To review assigned tenders documents, prepares relevant reports with supporting documents for approval in accordance with the, Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act 2015, approved policies and procedures governing procurement.</div><div> To contribute to the development of the Annual Procurement Plan (APP), Annual Schedule of Planned Procurement (ASPP) of Public Property Act, standard procurement documents, and the refinement of internal policies and procedures.</div><div> Assist in ensuring complains with approved procedures, and adherence to the PTSC Handbook for Procurement, Retention and Disposal of Public Property, PTSC Procurement and Disposal Policy and Public Procurement and Disposal and Property Act 2015 (as amended) has been met.</div><div> Assist with the development and maintenance of an efficient filing system, the preparation and issue of Standstill Period notices, and monthly management reports.</div><div> Liaise with Managers to inform risk assessments for each category of expenditure or disposals, and make recommendations to reduce and mitigate risk.</div><div> Supervision and oversight of staff in the Procurement Department.</div><div><br></div>
Key Competencies
<div> Bachelors Degree in Management.</div><div> Chartered Institute of Purchasing Supply (CIPS) Level 5, or equivalent supply chain management certification.</div><div> Minimum of five (5) years experience in procurement or related area.</div><div><br></div><div>REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:</div><div> Knowledge of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act (2015) (as amended) Rules and Regulations of Trinidad and Tobago.</div><div> Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</div><div> Analytical and problem-solving skills.</div><div> Professionalism and ethics.</div><div> Proficient with relevant computer software.</div><div>Any combination of experience and academic qualifications from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.</div><div><br></div>