Procurement Assistant - PSDF

Procurement Assistant

Last date to apply: December 6, 2023

Getting to know PSDF

Our purpose-You will be part of the largest skills development fund in Pakistan. PSDF’s purpose is to shape the future and well-being of our poor and vulnerable youth by giving them access to skills training of the highest standard so they can find sustainable employment and income-generating opportunities in Pakistan and beyond.

The impact we have created-PSDF started its operations in the 4 poorest districts of Punjab. Since 2016, the geographical remit has expanded to the entire 36 districts of Punjab. PSDF has trained almost 300,000 underprivileged youth across Punjab, which includes 180,000+ male and 110,000+ female graduates. These graduates have been trained in approximately 250 demand-driven and market relevant trades across 10 sectors.

Diversified and challenging team-At PSDF, our team constantly works in a fast paced and challenging environment and needs someone who can match and deliver at our pace. We are looking for a passionate and innately talented individual who can actively pursue and drive the agenda of PSDF and is always ready to take up new challenges.

How the Role looks like

You will drive & conduct non-program procurement activities in PSDF as per company policies & procedures, procurement rules, industry best practices and regulatory/statutory framework of Pakistan.

The main opportunities and challenges for this role are to

  1. Assist in preparing bidding documents on E-Tender.
  2. Assist to evaluate bid received against the tenders as per the eligibility criteria and technical criteria, resolve queries of bidders.
  3. Assist in reporting and coordinate with other team for procurement related matters.
  4. Assist in sourcing of suppliers and ensure evaluation of suppliers.
  5. Assist in record management and file completion of program procurement.
  6. Assist to ensure that all related documentation is complete as per the company’s policies and ensure that records is properly maintained for audit purpose.
  7. Any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by line manager.

What do we expect you to achieve?

The main accountabilities for this role include

  1. 100% compliance with quality standards and procurement rules
  2. Ensure procurement cycle time, quality and savings (where applicable)
  3. Timely processing of activities through system and bidding process through e-tender
  4. Ensuring best practices for procurement related activities

Are you the right fit for this job?

To apply, you must have

  1. Intermediate/ Bachelor’s degree (Preferred) with business management/commerce /supply chain/social sciences or relevant degree from HEC-recognized/accredited university.
  2. 0-1 Year of relevant experience.
  3. Basic knowledge of Tendering Process and e-tender

The required experience for this role requires you to have

  1. Good writing & communication skills
  2. Good computer skills (MS Office and Reporting)
  3. Good in negotiation skills
  4. Good in problem solving, proactive, manage conflict resolution & should have good analytical and multi-tasking skills.

What are we offering?

PSDF has a lot more to offer than a market competitive salary and perks. As a PSDF employee you will get:

  • Professional development and career growth opportunities with the largest skills development fund in Pakistan.
  • Experience a professional environment that believes in innovative solutions to addressing youth employment and entrepreneurship.
  • Opportunity to develop and execute innovative approaches to skills development for Pakistan’s youth.
Job Reports to:

Assistant Manager Procurement

Cadre:

Support Staff

Travel:

As per Requirement

Direct Reports:

N/A

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