Procurement Manager
Current• Lead and manage the procurement team of FTF Premier,• Responsible for sourcing and procurement of all goods, works and services in accordance with USAID and TechnoServe procedures and guidelines .• Develop and manager procurement plans In collaborating with program teams to ensure the timely supply of goods and services• Prepare and review offer and proposal solicitation documents, develop purchase orders, and initiate procurement processes.• Assure specifications of goods, equipment and services correspond to the project needs and users and are included in the procurement process.• Manager tender evaluation processes, assure procurement processes are properly documented and prepare purchase order and contracts.• Negotiate prices, delivery times, and after-sales services with vendors;• Maintaining supplier/vendor contracts and contact lists from the approved shortlist, ensuring that they meet the minimum requirements to be on the supplier list. This also involves carrying out site visits to monitor and evaluate the supplier/vendor• Maintaining sound procurement records/documentation and preparing monthly procurement status reports, including expediting orders to ensure timely delivery and payment processing.• Manage in the clearance of consignments from customs or any other government agency in collaboration with the appropriate personnel in Mozambique and the regional office;• Ensure that all equipment, good and services delivered to the FTF Premier project is conform the specifications, respect delivery times and are conform all procurement agreement or contract requirements.• Conduct the annual inventory with the Finance Department.• Research the markets for the latest trends in pricing, availability, delivery and quality, and ensure that applicable policies, practices and procedures are understood and adhered to by suppliers.• Monitor and report on supplier performance
