Procurement Officer

Job Summary:  

You will coordinate local procurement activities and processes to acquire goods and services in support of the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable. Your knowledge and experience will allow you to successfully coordinate the quality and efficiency of procurement and purchasing activities and ensure stewardship, integrity, transparency, and accountability

Roles and Key Responsibilities: 

•     Coordinate fully compliant procurement systems and operating procedures. Assess effectiveness and efficiency and recommend improvements. Contribute to ensuring compliance with CRS procurement principles, standards, and policies, donor regulations, and local statutory requirements. 
•     Coordinate with various departments to develop and maintain an up-to-date procurement plan with all quantities, quality and delivery requirements for goods, cash and services. Provide pricing information to assist budget holders with budget preparation. 
•     Coordinate sourcing process to ensure the best value for money. Key activities include: market assessments and price monitoring, defining supplier evaluation criteria, facilitating transparent and consistent bidding and vendor selection processes, quality and availability of goods assessment, negotiation, and contract/purchase order preparation. 
•     Communicate with other procurement staff and various program and operations units to coordinate and track goods/services delivery and receipt and keep everyone informed of the status. Collect information to confirm that goods/services delivered are what have been ordered in the correct quantities and quality, they arrive on schedule and at the right cost. 
•     Maintain correspondence and constant contact with suppliers and vendors to follow up on the execution of contractual terms and conditions, and handle issues if needed. Monitor and report on supplier performance, noting current and/or potential issues and/or inefficiencies and assist with contract/purchase order modifications. Advise on contract/purchase order modifications, if needed.
•     Accountable for transparency within the procurement department through ensuring a complete, accurate and up-to-date document trail of all procurement processes, vendor files, procurement and inventory database to assist with control and accountability. Prepare reports and facilitate document retrieval. Prepare reports and analyze data for decision-making.
•     Perform functions of a Procurement Officer Persona  in Insight which include creation of Request for Quotation (RFQ), Contract Purchase Agreement (CPA)/Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) and Purchase Order supported with complete and accurate supporting documents.   
 

Basic Qualifications:

•     Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or other relevant degree.
•     Minimum of 3 years work experience in procurement/purchasing management, logistics, administration, preferably with an international organization. 
•     Good knowledge of various donor procurement regulations (e.g. USAID, EU, UN)  
•     Knowledge of international and national procurement regulations and local market conditions. 
•     Knowledge of contract terms, as well as a proven ability to successfully complete purchase orders against specifications.

Required Languages - English and Tagalog are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
•     Good planning and coordination skills and ability to prioritize competing priorities effectively 
•     Good analytical skills with ability to make independent judgment and decisions 
•     Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented with focus on meeting customer needs 
•     Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics 
•     Good negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills

Preferred Qualifications 
•     Experience working on USAID funded projects, an advantage
•     Knowledge of market assessments. Professional certification a plus. 
•     Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience with database management systems (e.g. MS Access) highly desirable.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)  
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.  
•     Integrity  
•     Continuous Improvement & Innovation 
•     Builds Relationships  
•     Develops Talent 
•     Strategic Mindset 
•     Accountability & Stewardship 
 

Supervisory Responsibilities (if none, state none) 
None

Key Working Relationships:  
Internal: Head of Operations, SCM staff, Finance Officers, Program Staff
External: Suppliers, Service Providers

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.  

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.  

CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. 

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality.  Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.  We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate or global telecommuter, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.

CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse.  The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct.

CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

General Requirements

CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate’s ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements.  All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination.

CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.