Multiple Job Opportunities at The University of Maryland - MGIC

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 

· Provide technical leadership to drive the implementation of procurement and supplies policies and plans aimed at cost effective acquisition of high quality, materials, goods and services.

 

· Prepare strategic procurement plans and budget outlining key activities to be undertaken, the projected cost, funding sources as well as expected outcomes

 

· Develop and implement flexible and responsive procurement and stores management system for monitoring and tracking costs as well as maintaining up-to-date inventory of goods and services.

 

· Develop detailed tender specifications and performance standards to facilitate procurement of capital equipment,

 

· Goods and services in strict compliance with the organizations approved policy as well as donor requirements

 

· Develop and implement MGIC’s Procurement strategies and policies

 

· Provide oversight to sourcing in support of project activities and conduct training on procurement, sourcing, contracting responsibilities, ethics and general guidelines on property management.

 

· Examine and re-evaluate existing contracts in line with performance.

 

· Perform risk analysis regarding supply contracts and agreements.

 

· Ensures project procurements are conducted within the stipulated timelines (timely project procurements)

 

· Review, up-date, interpret and implement existing procurement regulations, procedures and systems; prepare and ensure implementation of the procurement manual.

 

· Ensure timely and efficient implementation of procurement strategy and ensure that departmental performance targets are set and achieved.

 

· Oversee the maintenance and safeguarding of procurement records and documents.

 

· Monitor contract management by user departments to ensure implementation of contracts in accordance with terms and conditions of the contract.

 

QU**A**LIFICATIONS**

 

· Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management plus membership to a professionally recognized body.

 

· A minimum of six (6) years’ work experience in experience in purchasing and supplies management gained from a large organization.

 

· Demonstrated knowledge of procurement / contracts principles, contracts administration and finance or accounting.

 

· Experience working under USG funded projects preferred.

 

· Applicants must exhibit a flexible work attitude with the ability to work productively in a team environment.

 

· They must also be able to work well independently to meet unexpected demands.

· CIPS