Procurement Specialist

Position Objective

The Procurement Specialist, under the supervision of the Director, Procurement, ensures that procurement transactions assigned to him or her are implemented in accordance with the MCC Procurement Policy and Guidelines (PPG), and the MCA Procurement Operations Manual (POM), consolidates and performs procurement activities, and reports on the progress of these activities. The Procurement Specialist also assists the Procurement Director (PD) in liaising with the Procurement Agent (PA), MCC and outside entities from a variety of specialized sectors on procurement activities and facilitates the smooth interplay between and among all elements of the procurement process. A key aspect of this responsibility involves synchronizing the substance and process elements of procurement activities.

• Implement and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and systems in compliance with MCC guidelines and international best practices.

• Identify issues and risks in procurement systems to support internal and external audits.

• Monitor and coordinate procurement progress with the PA against plans and timelines.

• Ensure technical staff understand their roles and responsibilities in procurement execution and the consequences of missed deadlines.

• Review procurement packages for alignment with procurement plans, MCC’s PPG, and MCA POM.

• Coordinate with the PA in planning and implementing procurements and tendering processes to ensure transparency and compliance.

• Advise management on procurement operations and provide recommendations for improving service delivery and efficiency.

•Monitor procurement flows to identify issues affecting delivery, efficiency, and timeliness, and assist in reviewing performance reports.

• Apply fraud and corruption awareness measures in procurement and contract execution processes, collaborating with relevant teams to ensure compliance.

·University degree in Business Administration, Acquisition Management, Law, Contracting, Engineering, Procurement, or another relevant field.

·Internationally recognized procurement qualification or certification (e.g., NIGP-CPP, CPPO from UCCPP, MCIPS, CPSM, and CPSD) strongly desired.

·Minimum of five (5) years of specialized or varied experience in service management related to establishing policies in the areas of procurement services and contracts.

·Experience in the development and/or review of procurement documents (bidding documents, evaluation reports, contracts, etc.) for all categories of procurement (goods, works, and services).

·Strong computer skills with proficiency in the use of common Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and familiarity with Procurement Management Information Systems (e.g. SAP).

·Experience in procurement management systems and processes.

·Strong understanding of project management methodologies and the ability to apply procurement principles in a project-based environment.

·Previous working experience with international donors or development agencies preferred.

· Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English. Communication skills in Krio strongly desired.

MCA Sierra Leone is committed to equal opportunities for all, and does not discriminate on grounds of race, gender, religion, disability or any other status. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply”.