Job Responsibilities

• Ensure that all procurement processes in Ukraine follow a SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and these are reviewed and updated, when necessary.
• Ensure that NRC procurement tools and systems are implemented in the country, all procurement specific NRC and donors’ rules and policies are understood and respected.
• Manage, mentor, and build the capacity of the team to effectively accomplish procurement at all levels within Ukraine.
• Lead international procurement processes and communicate with international suppliers, transporters, freight forwarders, custom clearance brokers / agents to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure NRC completes efficient and effective due diligence on suppliers and maintains an updated, fit-for-purpose supplier database. 
• Follow up with vendors on performance concerns and establish definite action points. 
• Consolidate and follow up (annual) procurement plans.
• Maintain oversight of all purchase and service contracts to ensure compliance, ensure NRC interests are protected and to initiate Framework Agreements, when necessary.
• Provide an enabling environment for the implementation of cash-based interventions, through working across programme and support teams and the development of relevant guidance and SOPs.
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities to implement cash-based interventions and market-based programmes by participating in assessments and response analysis discussions.
• Support the ongoing review and reorganization of procurement departments at area and field office levels ensuring adequate segregation of functions in procurement while maintaining an efficient overall system.
• Ensure that transactions are documented, stored and accessible as per standard procedures, and a clear audit trail is in place.
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