Procurement Officer

The incumbent is required to provide support and participate in the implementation of procurement and disposal activities and in the provision of related services in the NLCB.

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent is required to provide support and participate in the implementation of procurement and disposal activities and in the provision of related services in the NLCB. Work includes interpreting and applying procurement and disposal policies and procedures; conducting research and analysing procurement data to inform policy development; participating in the implementation of the Annual Procurement and Disposal Plan; supervising support staff and providing advice and guidance on procurement and disposal related issues.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participates in the implementation of the Annual Procurement and Disposal Plan, programmes and projects to support the overall strategic objectives of the Ministry/Department.Participates in the provision of procurement and disposal services in accordance with the relevant legislation, policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Supervises the activities of support staff involved in the provision of the procurement and disposal services.

Issues tender documents and maintains and updates the register of pre-qualified contractors.

Implements measures to identify and prevent fraudulent practices.

Updates and maintains the public procurement database of the Ministry/Department which is linked to the centralised database of the Office of Procurement Regulation.

Conducts quality control checks to ensure that contract deliverables are provided in compliance with contractual arrangements.

Provides advice and guidance on matters regarding the application of procurement and disposal legislation, policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Liaises with the Office of Procurement Regulation to obtain advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of procurement and disposal policies, procedures, and legislation.

Conducts research and analyses data on performance related issues pertaining to procurement and disposal reports findings and makes recommendations for improvement to the Procurement and Disposal Performance Management System.

Participates in the implementation of the performance management system related to public procurement and disposal.

Participates in the drafting of preliminary budgetary estimates of expenditure for the Procurement and Disposal Unit.

Drafts Notes for Cabinet, circulars, memoranda, manuals and other document5 related to procurement and disposal matters.

Performs other related duties.