Field Procurement Assistant

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On-site Full Time
Egypt , Cairo
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Job Details

  • A well-established organization working on donor-funded projects is seeking a Field Procurement Assistant to support the Procurement Manager in managing procurement activities across various projects.

  • The role includes procuring goods and services, printing materials, equipment, venues, accommodation, catering, transportation, stationery, and other project-related requirements.

  • The successful candidate will help ensure that all procurement activities are transparent, cost-effective, properly documented, and conducted in accordance with the organization’s procurement policies and applicable donor guidelines.

    Job Responsibilities

    • Support the Procurement Manager in managing procurement activities for different projects.

    • Ensure procurement processes are transparent and comply with internal policies, procedures, and applicable donor guidelines.

    • Procure goods and services efficiently, on time, and at competitive prices.

    • Prepare Requests for Quotations (RFQs), collect and evaluate bids, and prepare price analyses.

    • Conduct vendor due diligence, including reference checks and site visits when required.

    • Prepare purchase orders and other procurement documents.

    • Support the review and tracking of procurement plans.

    • Communicate procurement updates regularly to the relevant project teams.

    • Coordinate with technical teams regarding procurement requirements for training sessions, events, and project activities.

    • Arrange venues, hotels, catering, transportation, stationery, supplies, and other logistical requirements.

    • Maintain complete and properly organized procurement files.

    • Ensure that vendors comply with the terms and conditions of purchase orders and contracts.

    • Follow up with vendors to ensure the timely delivery of goods and services.

    • Verify that delivered goods and services meet the required specifications, quality, and quantity.

    • Review vendor invoices against purchase orders and contracts before submitting them for payment.

    • Support project budget revisions by providing estimated prices for goods and services.

    • Perform any other procurement-related duties assigned by the Procurement Manager.

Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supply, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.

Experience

  • At least 3 years of experience in procurement processes, preferably within donor-funded projects.

  • Previous experience working with projects funded by international donors is preferred.

  • Experience in the competitive procurement of goods and services is required.

  • Experience in managing purchase orders and subcontracts is strongly preferred.

Skills and Competencies

  • Good knowledge of procurement procedures and compliance requirements.

  • Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

  • Ability to manage several assignments and projects simultaneously.

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

  • Good judgment, accountability, and commitment to ethical procurement practices.

  • Strong planning, problem-solving, and communication skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively with project teams, vendors, service providers, and other stakeholders.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, email, and other workplace applications.

  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel is preferred.

  • Very good written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English.

  • Willingness to travel frequently to the governorates and districts covered by the projects.

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