Procurement and Asset Disposal Officer (FIA5)

Reporting to the Director Legal and Corporate Services, the job-holder will be responsible for the following: Main Duties and Responsibilities: - Develop and review policies and standard operating procedures on procurement and disposal of assets. - Develop annual procurement plans and disposal of assets plans. - Liaise with requisitioning departments to develop correct product and service specifications. - Implement, monitor and propose reviews of internal procurement and asset disposal policies and procedures standards in line with the relevant laws. - Provide general advice and support to staff and management on procurement and asset disposal. - Preparing minutes and reports for the Internal Procurement and Disposal of assets Committee, ad-hoc evaluation teams, Management and the PPDA. - Prepare and review documents such as request for quotations, procurement bids, procurement notices, and others. - Coordinate the closing, opening and evaluation of bid documents. - Inspect goods and equipment delivered by suppliers. - Prepare and review procurement contracts. - Manage records for procurement and disposal of assets. - Conduct market research on market trends on pricing, availability and supply of goods and services. - Carry out other duties as assigned from time to time. Skills and Qualifications: - Minimum of a Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, from a recognized and reputable academic institution or related qualifications from a recognized and reputable academic institution. - At least two (2) years experience in a similar role in a reputable organisation. - Membership with the Malawi Institute of Procurement and Supply (MIPS). - Adherence to professional ethics. The interested candidates for these vacancies should possess the following attributes: - Impeccable behavior with no criminal record, highly disciplined, trustworthy and without active political affiliation. - Resourceful, innovative, organized analytical and strategic thinker. - Ability to work effectively under critical deadlines, with a large degree of independence, and deliver results. - Ability to produce complex reports. - Effective communication and interpersonal skills. - Must be conversant with financial crime laws in the country. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products and other relevant ICT applications.