Public Procurement Administrator (GMG/AM 2)

Organisation
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
Reference
VAC-55081
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
$1,711,060 - $2,301,186 per annum
Date Posted
13/12/2024
Expiry Date
09/01/2025
The Public Procurement Administrator is responsible for providing the necessary support by offering complete secretarial/ administrative support. This includes first point of contact, time management, correspondence disposition and resolution.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Co-ordinates reports on behalf of the Ministry; 
  • Maintains records in accordance to the FAA Act, etc.; 
  • Disseminates, in a timely manner, all incoming and outgoing correspondences;
  • Co-ordinates meetings; 
  • Ensures that all Purchase Requisitions are channeled through the proper system before generating the purchase orders; 
  • Ensures all necessary information for the processing of Purchase Requisitions are in place e.g; prices, quotations, necessary signatures are affixed. If necessary, return to originating Department of Purchase Requisition for authorized signature or other information required; 
  • Ensures that all Purchase Orders are generated; 
  • Communicates with all levels of staff regarding the movement of Requisitions and Purchase Orders; 
  • Assists users with preparing Commitment Requisitions correctly; 
  • Maintains Proper records management for Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders and C.O.D. letters; 
  • Ensures that copies of Purchase Requisitions are dispatched to the correct Department.
  • Answers the telephones and screens calls and directs callers to the appropriate person or uses initiative to assist callers where possible; 
  • Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Director, Public Procurement.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

  • Sound interpersonal; 
  • Good oral and written communication skills; 
  • Good organizational skills; 
  • Ability to take own initiative and be a self-starter; 
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality; 
  • Competent in: -MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word and Report Writing;
  • Good command of the English language; 
  • High degree of integrity and diplomacy. 

 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

  • Diploma in Business Administration/Management Studies/Accounting or any other related Field; 
  • One (1) year of working experience in the related field.

 

 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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