AfDB JOB VACANCY - PRINCIPAL PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Full Vacancy Title: Principal Procurement Officer

Location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Position Grade: PL4

Position Number: 50050485

Posting Date: 21-Nov-2023

Closing Date: 20-Dec-2023

THE POSITION:

The overall purpose of the Principal Procurement Officer will be to plan, develop, and manage all procurement and contracts for goods, services, real estate, and works, including procurement of diverse services and commodities as well as supervise and manage procurement activities carried out within the teams’ portfolio.

The job holder will execute, review, and approve the procurement of goods and services as per the Delegation of Authority, develop procurement strategies, and carry out procurement initiatives to ensure procurement activity evolves to meet the Bank’s requirements. Also, the incumbent will conduct market research to keep abreast of market developments and maintain supplier relationship management.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Division Manager, the Principal Procurement Officer will:

1. Implement procurement and contracting strategies for the achievement and improvement of the overall procurement process (particularly in the areas of client satisfaction, workable procurement plans, price estimates and terms of reference).

1. Coordinate the work of a functional group in charge of a specific procurement portfolio (e.g. Works & Facility Management, Support Services, or IT and Communication).
2. Decide on acquisition of complex procurement cases exceeding UA 10,000 up to UA 150,000. Execute and provide advice on procurement issues exceeding UA 150,000.
3. Design innovative solutions for complex solicitations for large and/or high visibility contracts such as framework agreements and Long-Term Agreements.
4. Assess client needs, reviewing work programme and identifying potential vendors as well as determining the appropriate procurement methods and strategies.
5. Interpret data from a variety of internal and external sources to conduct accurate supply market and supplier financial analyses, and cost/price analyses.
6. Advice requisitioning units and recipient entities on the full range of procurement issues, providing support and guidance at all stages of the procurement cycle.

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