Project Overview and Role:

  Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Operations and Human Resources Manager with dotted line reporting to the Director of Finance, Administration and Grants, the Procurement and Compliance Officer shall provide procurement support to the Malawi Office and Program teams.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement process and documenting decision-making processes in accordance with USAID and Palladium’s regulations.
• Critically analyze the completeness of purchase requisitions further ensuring they comply with Palladium’s policies and procedures before proceeding with the solicitation process.
• Submit complete, accurate and well-organized procurement documentation for review and approval and following up on pending reviews and approvals.
• Ensure that the US Government and project procurement procedures are adhered to, and colleagues are familiar with the process.
• Work collaboratively with project teams and provide sound, compliant and effective procurement guidance and solutions.
• Ensure that all quotations are solicited fairly, transparently, competitively, and ethically in line with Palladium’s policies and procedures.
• For procurements that require the review of the Internal Procurement Committee, prepare adequate documentation for the meetings and follow through on recommended actions.
• Maintain systems for tracking procurement documents, correspondence, and reporting.
• Inspect goods and equipment supplied to the project, and record observations in procurement tracking system.
• Conduct due diligence review of selected vendors, including screening of all selected vendors through Sam.Gov.
• Assist in the selection of prequalified suppliers of goods and services, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and costing.
• Work with internal stakeholders (Technical team) to determine procurement needs in line with approved annual  project work plan, quality and delivery requirements, and annual budget.
• Assist in the development of a comprehensive annual Procurement Plan based on the project workplan and subsequently monitor its implementation.
• Any other procurement duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management/Full Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience working with an international organization.
• Knowledge of U.S. Government procurement regulations and policies.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in procurement.
• Knowledge of the local, regional and international sources of supply.
• Attention to detail.
• Impeccable integrity.
• Organized and results oriented.
• A demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills, Microsoft Suite (Windows Word Processing, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Company Overview:

About Palladium  – Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value.  We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people’s lives.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion  – Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

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