Shabi

International Procurement Specialist (Consultant)

USAID • Full-time

Jul 2014 - May 2016 • 1 yr 10 mos

• Adhere to all IESC/ABADE & USAID procurement procedures and policies • Assist ABADE technical staff in creating, reviewing and finalizing equipment specifications (detailed on the Capital Investment Specification Forms (CISFs) for PPA partners. • Obtain prices for equipment specified in CISFs • Identify potential suppliers/vendors for required equipment regionally and internationally • Create and disseminate Requests for Quotations, and collect bids • Assist in technical evaluation of quotations received • Undertake vetting and due diligence of selected vendors • Serve as point of contact for queries/clarifications from vendors/suppliers • Work with vendor and shipping company to ensure timely delivery of equipment • Assist with customs clearance documentation and procedures • Maintain electronic records/documentation and ensure status of procurement is continually updated on necessary systems • Support inventory of procurements • Maintaining two way communication with the vendors for the prompt feedback • Bridging the communication between USAID/ABADE-IESC and the Vendors • Arrange meetings of the end user(partner) with the vendors in Pakistan if necessary • Inspection of vendors for the completion of the procurement process within the defined time period and update ABADE • Logistics arrangements of the procurements from Pakistan to Afghanistan • Reliable logistics and management support • Monitoring & Evaluation of the tasks assigned by the manager • Any additional tasks assigned by the International Procurement Manager to ensure that arrangements are in place for effective contract management