AddressEmployment Type: Project, Full Time
Title: Procurement & Contracting Officer, India
Location: New Delhi, India
Deadline for submission: March 10, 2024
About us
Nutrition International www.nutritionintl.org (NI) (formerly known as the Micronutrient Initiative) is a global organization dedicated to delivering proven nutrition interventions to those who need them most. Passionate about developing and implementing solutions for hidden hunger, we work in partnership with governments, the private sector and civil society organizations to address this serious problem that affects one third of the world’s population. Governed by an international Board of Directors, NI reaches people in over 60 countries. With headquarters in Ottawa, Canada, Nutrition International maintains regional offices in Asia and Africa to manage its country offices in these regions.
If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you.
About you
You should have a Postgraduate degree in Commerce/Supply chain management or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, supply chain management or related field with minimum of 5 years of experience in a public/private sector Procurement and Contracting role. You should have at least 3 years of working experience in the development sector with knowledge of Procurement and Contracting principles and best practices in an NGO or international development setting.
Certification from bodies like CIPS would be an advantage.
About the role
The Procurement and Contracting Officer will be overall responsible for procurement & contracting function within the country, ensuring strict compliance to organizational policies and procedures. He/She shall collaborate closely with Regional team and Country Program team to understand the procurement needs and strategies the procurement ensuring stewardship of resources and high quality service approach to achieve the optimal value for money in all transactions.
In this role you will be responsible to:
- Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors, ensuring favorable terms for the organization and maintain supplier relationships.
- Lead in the preparation contractual documents in accordance with NI Contracting and Procurement Policy and NI process check list
- Support Country Program staff in developing contract and procurement plans (grants, equipment, services, supplies, etc), monitor and provide quarterly update on implementation progress.
- Ensures compliance with established NI policies for the release and approval for signature of legal documents. (partner agreements, consultancy contracts, consulting agreements, travel letters, extension and supplement/amendment requests etc.)
- Works with other team members to resolve temporary or cyclical workload issues when they arise.
- Participates in the development or enhancement, testing and evaluation of corporate systems and procedures to improve their effectiveness and relevance to service needs.
For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description .
What we offer
Nutrition International offers a highly competitive market pay, including health and wellness benefits, medical insurance, accidental insurance plan, flexible work hours, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays), and support for learning and development opportunities. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.
Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.
Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.
How to apply?
Nutrition International is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free work environment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
To apply please click on the Apply Now button to submit your application.
The closing date for receiving applications is March 10, 2024. Only short-listed candidates will receive an acknowledgment and will be called for personal interactions. The starting salary range for this position is INR 13,95,207/- per annum.
We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Telephone inquiries WILL NOT be accepted. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those chosen to participate in the interview process will be contacted.
NI is a non-smoking work environment.
