Procurement Specialist

Job Description:

• Prepare and finalize detailed RFPs (Request for Proposal), develop RFP and RFQ (Request for Quotation) strategy, review commercial bids, conduct bid/proposal evaluations in compliance with KRN Procurement Manual
• Manage end to end Process of requests related to IT equipment & services to be procured locally and internationally.
• Prepare TCO (Total cost of ownership) analysis for the purpose of comparing prices, specifications, delivery, quality etc. in order to determine the best proposal among potential suppliers.
• Prepare comparative statements & business cases for approvals covering financial/commercial variable comparisons, Technical specification comparisons and other essential aspects such as delivery time, warranty, quality etc.
• Prepare contracts and related documents; work in coordination with procurement guidelines and manual, end user teams, taxation, and Legal guidelines.
• Assist the Manager Procurement in budget preparation and analysis and budget drivers verification every year for Budget
• Liaison with end-users to verify their budget assumptions and revision on quarterly basis
• Assist the team and Finance in internal/external audits of the procurement team.
• Manage archival and maintenance of all purchase orders, contracts and related documents.
• Assist the Procurement team in keeping a track of all procurements and follow up with vendors to ensure timeliness of deliverable
• Assist in hiring process of consultants for different teams
• Any other tasks assigned by Manager Procurement.

Candidates Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Economics/Finance.
• At least 4 years of relevant work experience
• Working experience of IT product and services procurements & projects
• Working experience to drive results out of dead lock contractual negotiations
• Working knowledge to draft legal agreements, settlements, performance surety bond/guarantees
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Effective verbal & written communication
• Sound problem solving & decision making skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office, specifically MS Excel;
• Ability to undertake multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Attention to detail, and the ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner to internal project clients and external vendors;
• Well organized and self-directed individual with sound technical skills, and analytical ability;
• Possess integrity and a high sense of personal and professional ethics.

For Applying,

Please send your applications to careers@karandaaz.com.pk clearly mentioning the position title in the subject. Deadline for applications is July 29th, 2018. 

Note: Karandaaz is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.