Job Information Procurement Manager (GMG/SEG 1) Company Information
Contact Name Office of the Services Commission
Contact Email communications@osc.gov.jm
Job Information
Job Type Full-time
Department Executive Agency
Category Procurement
Posted 09-08-2022
Job Status
Start Publishing 09-08-2022
Stop Publishing 18-08-2022
Description
 
Applications are invited to fill the following vacant posts in the Human Resources Branch, Office of the Information Commissioner: Procurement Manager (GMG/SEG 1), salary range $1,640,253 – $1,949,746 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.
 
Job Purpose
 
The incumbent will support operational requirements and manage the Procurement process and the
supply base efficiently and effectively by developing integrated purchasing strategies that support organizational strategies, goals and objectives.
 
Key Responsibilities
Management/Administrative:
  • Prepares Procurement Plan;
  • Recommends a Procurement and Selection Framework and define Tender procedures;
  • Manages the entire Procurement process from the Request For Information (RFI), Request For Proposal (RFP) to the selection process except the adjudication and Award of Contract;
  • Supports the functioning of the Procurement Committee, implement its decisions, and act as a secretariat to the Committee;
  • Checks and prepares the Terms Of Reference (TORs);
  • Prepares tendering documents; 
  • Prepares advertisements of Tender opportunities;
  • Collaborates with the Legal Services Division in the preparation of Contract documents;
  • Issues approved Contract documents;
  • Maintains and archives records of the Procurement an selection process;
  • Maintains a list or Register of all Contracts awarded;
  • Prepares monthly reports for the Deputy Commissioner;
  • Prepares and submits to the Management Meeting, quarterly reports on the implementation of the Annual Procurement Plan;
  • Co-ordinates the Procurement and selection activities of all the Divisions, Branches and other areas and of the procuring entity;
  • Prepares other reports as may be required from time to time;
  • Instructs and controls the processes of acquisition of goods and services, actively participating in the preparation of the specifications for Public Procurements;
  • Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Core:
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Customer and quality focus
  • Strategic vision
  • Analytical thinking
  • Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Teamwork and co-operation
  • Impact and Influence
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Planning and organizing
  • Goal/result oriented
  • Leadership
  • Integrity
  • Compliance
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Change management
Technical:
  • Excellent knowledge of Government Procurement Policy
  • Good knowledge of Contract Management
  • Ability to manage limited resources in order to achieve outputs
  • Knowledge of FAA Act, Staff Orders and acts related to Statutory Bodies, and Government Companies
  • Use of technology Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications (Microsoft Office)
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline;
  • Three (3) years relevant experience.
Special Conditions Associated with the Job
  • May be required to work beyond regular working hours.

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Wednesday, 17th August, 2022 to:
Information Commissioner
Office of the Information Commissioner PCJ Building
36 Trafalgar Road,
Kingston 10
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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