Buyer at Abt Associates

Job Description

The Procurement and Office Coordinator position under the supervision of the Procurement Manager supports the procurement, office, administrative functions of the project.

Job Roles and Responsibilities

1. Assists in the management of local procurements, customs clearance procedures, inventory control, and the logistics functions of the project
2. Maintains strict compliance with US-government policies and procedures
3. Create purchase orders, scanning and uploading all documentation
4. Assist in receiving and tracking procured/acquired assets
5. Assist with the preparation of Request for Quotations (RFQ) and Requests for Proposals (RFP)
6. Assist in the preparation of Purchase Orders and Contracts for commodities
7. Planning and coordinating procurement of goods and services
8. Consult with and educate departments about sourcing strategies, supplier outreach and procurement processes/requirements
9. Resolve issues related to delivered goods, using initiative, liaising with all parties and following standard processes, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of problems
10. Book and track accommodation, taxi, flights in collaboration with project staff and/ travel agency
11. Assist in planning logistics for meetings/seminar/trainings, providing the location and materials
12. Assist and lead, if delegated by Procurement Manager, in performing procurements, including identifying reliable service providers, evaluating quotes, preparing the bid analysis, giving recommendations after approval, requesting invoices
13. Control stock of office supplies ensuring a timely and proper preparation of procurement plans for the office and project
14. Keep records of all documents received
15. Handle the process of filling in logbooks by drivers and summarize in Excel for tracking fuel usage.
16. Supervise project drivers, including duty scheduling, leave planning, etc
17. Assist drivers in completing and/ submission of timesheets, travel advance and travel expense Reports
18. Review daily vehicle logs and ensure they are properly filled and submitted monthly as part of the Site Office finance reports.
19. Responsible for purchase office supplies.
20. Coordinate and maintain records for staff office space, phones, parking, company office keys.
21. Ensure office and/ warehouse leases are up to date
22. Supervise the office cleaners and gardener

Job Qualifications 

1. Bachelor's degree or a high school diploma (based on level) and 2-4 years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Experience on USAID-funded development programs with high volume of procurement and thorough knowledge of Federal and AID Acquisition Regulations (FARs and AIDARs) is highly desired.
3. Strong knowledge of USAID rules and regulations as they relate to procurement
4. Excellent organizational, interpersonal communication and computer skills
5. Experience with USAID and donor projects is highly desirable
6. Demonstrated experienced in computer skills (able to run programs such as Microsoft word, Excel)
7. Demonstrated command of English required

Experience and knowledge of Federal and AID Acquisition Regulations (FARs and AIDARs) is desirable

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree