Background
The purpose of the USAID/Jordan ERA TO1 is to support the Government of Jordan (GOJ) to prioritize and implement economic reforms. Through coordination with the GOJ, the Jordanian and international private sector, other donors, and Jordanian civil society, this activity will (1) advance economic reforms, (2) strengthen the business enabling environment, (3) increase exports and local, regional, and international investments, and (4) respond to emerging priorities.
Position Description
The Senior Procurement Specialist will support operational and technical procurement processes for the ERA TO1 activity. S/he will lead on increasingly complex solicitation, selection, and negotiation process with all vendors and will ensure that all procurements comply with USAID rules and regulations, Chemonics policies and procedures, and local or U.S. government laws and may lead increasingly complex procurements. S/he will coordinate closely with technical teams to develop criteria for the procurement of goods and services throughout the life of the project and will build and manage strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors for effective program implementation.
DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare RFPs, RFQs, requests for task order proposals (RFTOPs), IQS’, purchase orders, consent(s) to subcontract, and negotiation and selection memos for services and commodities.
Respond in a timely manner to procurement requests from program staff.
Collaborate with technical colleagues to conduct market research to identify suitable vendors and gather market surveys.
Negotiate subcontracts and purchase orders with vendors.
Ensure that procurement activities are carried out in accordance with contractual requirements, including contract-related regulatory requirements (e.g., ADS) and procurement regulatory requirements (e.g., FAR and AIDAR).
Coordinate bid evaluation, including leading evaluation committees, preparing summary reports for review and approval, and analyzing cost reasonableness.
Monitor contracts and purchase orders issued to vendors and follow-up as necessary to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
Contribute to the preparation of requests for approvals and/or waivers.
Maintain the overall integrity of the procurement filing system by ensuring that appropriate documentation is included in each procurement file.
Maintain the project’s tracking system, including regular updates to the vendor database and subcontracts tracker with the objective of promoting more transparent and competitive procurement processes.
Develop and maintain procurement-related documentation.
Provide procurement status reports as requested.
Provide training and mentorship to project staff on procurement policies and procedures, as required.
Monitor and track incoming shipments and collect incoming shipment documentation from vendors and donors.
Manage activities, deliverables, and invoices to ensure that payments are invoiced, payment packages are prepared, and invoices paid against completed work through coordination with the finance team or home office, as appropriate.
Build and manage vendor relationships.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in procurement, subcontract, or another relevant field.
Minimum of six (6) years of demonstrated experience in negotiating, managing, and closing local procurements.
Experience evaluating proposals, awarding, and managing procurements for USAID projects.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with culturally diverse staff
Knowledge of Jordan operating environment strongly preferred
Fluent Arabic and English required
LOCATION OF ASSIGNMENT
The Procurement Specialist will be based in the project’s office in Amman, Jordan.
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