Procurement Officer Full Time NEW

Job Description
The Procurement Officer operates as part of the Procurement team in administering the procurement processes in accordance with the Legislative Framework and corporate policies and procedures as it relates to purchases and contracts for services, ensuring that the PTSC receives the best value for money.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
Performs functions in accordance with the relevant procedures.
Liaises with the relevant department(s) and completes drafts for Requests for Proposals and/or Requests for Quotations for specific projects.
Participates in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
Determines the best method of procurement for activities generated from Purchase Requisition (PR).
Assist with Public Opening of Tenders.
Assists in reviewing bid proposals and specifications, preparation and presentation of Tender Evaluation Documents for Tenders Evaluation Committee.
Uses the Office of Procurement Regulation (OPR) Procurement Depository database to source vendors,
Reviews projected requirements, compares prices, delivery dates and specifications.
Following up and Tracking of all approved Purchase Orders (PO) generated from the placement of the PO to the delivery of goods to the Main Stores.
Performs any other duties related to the job junction as assigned.

Key Competencies
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors Degree in Management or related discipline from an accredited academic institution
Bachelors Degree in Logistics/Procurement or Supply Chain Management from an accredited academic institution
Diploma in Procurement and Supply – CIPS or SPSM
Certification in legal training will be an asset.
Minimum four (4) years working experience, performing similar functions in a procurement environment of a large, diverse organization

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act (2015) (as amended) Rules and Regulations of Trinidad and Tobago.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Analytical and problem solving skills.
Professionalism and ethics.
Proficient with relevant computer software.
Any combination of experience and academic qualifications from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved