PROCUREMENT OFFICER TWO (2) POSITIONS
JOB SUMMARY:
The Procurement Officer operates as part of the Procurement team in administering the procurement processes in accordance with the Legislative Framework, and corporate policies and procedures as it relates to purchases and contracts for services, ensuring that the PTSC receives the best value for money.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs functions in accordance with the relevant procedures.
- Liaises with the relevant department(s) and completes drafts for ‘Requests for Proposals’ and/or Requests for Quotations for specific projects.
- Participates in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
- Determines the best method of procurement for activities generated from Purchase Requisition (PR).
- Assist with Public Opening of Tenders.
- Assists in reviewing bid proposals and specifications, preparation and presentation of Tender Evaluation Documents for Tenders Evaluation Committee.
- Uses the Office of Procurement Regulation (OPR) Procurement Depository database to source vendors,
- Reviews projected requirements, compares prices, delivery dates and specifications.
- Following up and Tracking of all approved Purchase Orders (PO) generated from the placement of the PO to the delivery of goods to the Main Stores.
- Performs any other duties related to the job junction as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Management or related discipline from an accredited academic institution
- Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics/Procurement or Supply Chain Management from an accredited academic institution
- Diploma in Procurement and Supply – CIPS or SPSM
- Certification in legal training will be an asset.
- Minimum four (4) years’ working experience, performing similar functions in a procurement environment of a large, diverse organization
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act (2015) (as amended) Rules and Regulations of Trinidad and Tobago.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical and problem solving skills.
- Professionalism and ethics.
- Proficient with relevant computer software.
Any combination of experience and academic qualifications from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Interested persons please send application, a detailed resume, two (2) references and copies of academic certificates to the following address.
OR
The Human Resource Department
Public Transport Service Corporation
Railway Building
# 60 South Quay
PORT OF SPAIN.
OR
The Human Resource Department
Public Transport Service Corporation
Railway Building
# 60 South Quay
PORT OF SPAIN.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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