Chemonics International шукає Senior Procurement Specialist

Chemonics International, a global consulting and international development firm, seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist, long-term position, for the USAID Competitive Economy Program (CEP). CEP is a seven-year program funded by the US Agency for International Development. The purpose of CEP is to support startup businesses and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), increase domestic market competition, and support the competitiveness of Ukrainian firms in international markets. CEP achieves these objectives through five components: improve the business-enabling environment and business climate, support emerging industries, promote export capabilities, support WTO participation and compliance, and help lower costs of trade across Ukraine’s borders.

The Senior Procurement Specialist (Specialist) will support CEP’s technical, operations, grants and subcontracts team in all aspects related to procurement. This includes the administration of procurement processes; drafting, review, and recordkeeping of documentation relating to procurements and agreements; supporting procurement selection processes, negotiations, and awards; and providing training and capacity-building as needed to project staff, vendors and grantees on topics related to procurement.

The Specialist’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support procurement activities, including for the online and in-person events organized by CEP, as well as management of subcontract/vendor agreements in compliance with the CEP contract, Chemonics policies and procedures, and USAID regulations.
• Responsible for pricing and purchasing of goods and services.
• Record, screen, and review Procurement Action Requests (PAR). Track each PAR as it moves through the process, prevent delays and trouble-shoot roadblocks.
• Liaise with vendors and subcontractors to ensure quality of services and goods.
• Issue solicitations, collect quotations, and execute procurements of goods and services to support technical activities and operational/administrative tasks.
• Serve as nonvoting member of selection committees to facilitate evaluation of proposals.
• Generate draft solicitations and associated documents, including selection memoranda and justification of sole source, as required.
• Maintain current and complete records relating to procurement and vendor agreements, manage current agreements, and ensure compliant closeout of agreements and subcontracts as needed.
• Apply CEP’s procedures and processes in evaluating proposals and price quotations, including serving as a member of selection committees as needed.
• Contribute to preparation and execution of procurements relating to grants, including coordination and work with grantees and technical specialists in procurements related to grant agreements.
• Conduct site visits to vendors as needed, and when considered safe.
• Provide support to the operations team with inventory management.
• Participate as directed in collection and analysis of data for the monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) team.
• Maintain and communicate budgetary and financial information, including forecasts and invoice payment status, to the home office, technical specialists and members of grants and subcontracts team.
• Maintain familiarity with contractual requirements, USAID regulations, and Chemonics policies and procedures relating to procurement, share guidance with members of the CEP team as requested, and seek guidance from Chemonics resources as needed.
• Fulfill the duties of other procurement team members during their annual leave in accordance with the CEP Segregation of Duties.
• Report any concerns or issues, whether verified or not, to senior management.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, Grants Manager, or their designees.

The required and/or preferred qualifications for the Specialist position are:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, administration, or related field required.
• Minimum five years of procurement experience, including solicitation and collecting quotations required.
• Familiarity with USAID procurement regulations preferred.
• Working proficiency in basic office computer applications, including MS Word and Excel required.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines and work in fast-paced environments required.
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
• Proficiency in English and Ukrainian required.

Application Instructions:

Please send a CV and brief letter of interest in English indicating related experience and achievements by April 20, 2023 to [email protected]. Please include your name and “Senior Procurement Specialist” in the subject line. Please note the position is open for Ukrainian citizens only. The post of assignment is CEP’s Kyiv office. Candidates will be reviewed and interviewed on a rolling basis until position is filled. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.