The Procurement Specialist will provide critical support for procurement and logistics associated with AMP project activities. While the position will be based in Kabul but may need to visit ROP/AMP regional offices to ensure that procurements associated with project activities are carried out in adherence to ROP/AMP and USAID policies and procedures. The function of the position is both to facilitate efficient processes in support of project goals and objectives and to ensure proper oversight and compliance of all AMP procurements in Afghanistan and out of the country.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

•    Coordinate activities with Value Chain Specialists in Kabul and across provinces. Handle Micro, Small, Medium and Large threshold levels of procurement and solicitation of bids and quotes associated with procurement activities carried out;

•    Assist the AMP Procurement Team with daily office administrative functions;

•    Provide assistance with preparation of bids packages for evaluation committees;

•    Conduct market research in preparation for local procurement of goods and services for the project;

•    Determine accuracy of offers and ensure compliance with ROP/AMP and USAID policies and procedures;

•    Correspond with vendors to address and resolve invoice discrepancies.

•    Track and ensure prompt and efficient delivery of goods and services procured by the project;

•    Set up and maintain trackers and other tools as needed to ensure sound management of blanket purchase     agreements (BPAs)

•    Coordinate procurement actions with AMP technical project staff to ensure timely and satisfactory              delivery of goods and services;

•    Planning simplified acquisitions

•    Prepare all pre-solicitation documentation and post-award documentation including acquisition plans evaluation criteria terms and conditions determinations and findings memorandums for record award summaries pre/post-negotiation memorandums award decision documents solicitations requests for information requests for quote requests for proposal source selection support.

•    Perform contract closeout functions

•    Negotiation of prices and contracts with vendors and industries.

•    Cost and price analysis.

•    Knowledge of the FAR AIDAR and USAID procurement policy and procedures.

•    Research analyze and review applicable AMP and USAID policies guidance and regulations to support customer.

•    Provide procurement advice assistance and guidance to customer.

•    Communicate effectively and professional to internal and external customers.

•    Award of time and material and fixed price purchase orders and contracts.

•    Perform routine repetitive purchasing primarily in the commodity accounts.

•    Other related tasks as required and assigned by the Contracts and Procurement Manager.