Procurement Specialist-Ukraine
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Tetra Tech is implementing the recently awarded five-year USAID Securing Power, Advancing Resilience & Connectivity Activity (SPARC), which will provide strategic technical and procurement assistance to the Government of Ukraine (GOU), focusing on enhancing the resilience, reliability, affordability, and security of the electricity, natural gas, and district heating sectors. This includes addressing the challenges posed by the current war, as well as preparing for future post-war reconstruction in Ukraine.
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Position responsibilities
Tetra Tech is looking for a Procurement Specialist to support SPARC in managing and administering procurement activities, including performance improvement initiatives and procurement needs for the project office. This full-time position, based in Kyiv, Ukraine, is initially for one year, with the possibility of extension. The role may require occasional travel and will report to the Procurement Manager. Learn more about the here.
Position responsibilities
- Draft RFPs, RFQs and other types of solicitation document.
- Publish RFPs and RFQs on tender websites, newspapers, etc.
- Conduct market research.
- Negotiate with vendors prices and other contracts terms and conditions.
- Take part in the evaluation committees and draft supporting documents.
- Draft contracts.
- Maintain and archive procurement files.
- Assist throughout the whole tender process to the Procurement Manager as required.
- Liaise with the finance department.
- Liaise with vendors and subcontractors to collect the required information and documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Assist in archiving financial files and procurement files.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications
- University degree, preferably in finance or business.
- At least three (3) year of administrative, procurement management experience on donor-funded projects with preference for USAID-funded project management experience.
- Experience in procurement focused on ensuring compliance with established rules and regulations and Ukrainian laws preferred.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to prioritize multiple assignments in an extremely fast-paced environment, to meet deadlines, and to exercise good judgment that reflects positively on the ESP program.
- Knowledge of FAR and AIDAR preferred but not required.
- Must have excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively use computer software including the full Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form in Ukrainian and English.
Physical demands & work environment
- Travel within Ukraine and abroad may be required.
- Requires presence in SPARC’s office in Kyiv and can involve hybrid work in accordance with Tetra Tech policies and at the discretion of SPARC’s Chief of Party.
Project Opportunity
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
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