Procurement Officer

Population Services International (PSI) is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, hypertension, child survival, HIV, TB and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit
www.psi.org.

We are currently seeking for a talent and enthusiastic member to work full time with our dynamic team in Hanoi:

Job Title: PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Report to: Procurement Manager

Job purposes: This position is responsible for providing support in procurement of goods and services for PSI programs and operations. He/she will ensure that all procurements are in line with PSI policies and donor requirements.

Major duties:
• Oversee transparent procurement of goods and services in line with technical specifications and approved designs;
• Ensure procurement procedures fully comply with policies and procedures, based on best practices (e.g. Purchase Request, soliciting multiple quotations, canvass, PO/contracts)
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure mock-ups are delivered in a timely fashion
• Work closely with the Warehouse Officer in managing the system of samples and provide updates of any changes in the delivery schedule of goods/ products
• Manage and update the vendor database on a monthly basis
• Update Production Management Database
• Follow up production contracts to ensure timely delivery by selected suppliers.

Selection criteria
• University degree (preferably in business administration or related field)
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in procurement field
• Extensive knowledge/network of suppliers (local & international)
• Strong experience in negotiation with suppliers for pricing, quality & delivery terms
• Understanding of non-profit, donor-funded operating contexts an advantage

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate

Interested candidates are requested to submit detailed curriculum vitae (CV) with a letter of interest indicating the position you are applying for as well as copies of relevant certificates/degrees no later than 17:00pm on June 24th, 2012 to HR Department, PSI Vietnam; Address: 4th Floor, Side B, TOSERCO Building, 273 Kim Ma, Ba Dinh, Hanoi; Email: [email protected] or fax: (04)3944 6323;

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please do not contact via telephone. Dossier will not be returned.