Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement Planning and Sourcing
· Monitor procurement progress continuously against Procurement plan, PRFs timelines and proactively recommend corrective actions to prevent project delays.
· Prepare high-quality solicitation documents including Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Invitations to Bids (ITBs), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
· Manage bidder inquiries and facilitate technical clarifications in close coordination with the engineering department.
· Author comprehensive evaluation reports including Technical Evaluation Reports and Bid Evaluation Reports in both English and Dari.
Contract Management and Negotiations
· Negotiate competitive prices, delivery schedules, and favorable commercial terms with suppliers and contractors.
· Draft, finalize, and administer purchase orders, FA agreements, and formal contracts in English, Pashto, and Dari.
· Manage the contract lifecycle by processing amendments, variations, claims, and contractual dispute resolutions.
· Demonstrate expert knowledge in preparing and verifying procurement documents, including delivery notes, commercial invoices, and receipt reports.
Supply Chain Logistics and Vendor Relations
· Expedite outstanding orders and maintain rigorous follow-ups to ensure timely delivery of materials to project sites.
· Resolve procurement-related issues, claims, and shipment discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
· Monitor supplier performance against quality standards, delivery metrics, and contractual obligations.
· Develop and update a Qualified Suppliers Database, identifying alternative vendors to mitigate supply chain risks.
Governance, Compliance, and Reporting
· Maintain flawless procurement files by archiving accurate physical and electronic records of all bids, contracts, and vendor communications.
· Update tracking systems daily, including the incoming PRFs, centralized Contract Management Database and Procurement Tracker.
· Prepare regular status reports to provide management with visibility into procurement velocity and expenditures.
· Support audit activities by providing fully compliant, organized, and transparent procurement documentation.