About FHI 360:
FHI 360 (www.fhi360.org) is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Procurement Assistant
Position Responsibilities
Technical and Operational:
- Assists with developing bid specifications.
- Reviews Purchase Requisitions to verify accuracy, terminology and specifications.
- Analyzes quotations received (compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among suppliers), selects or recommends suppliers and schedule deliveries for purchases within COP’s DOA.
- Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries, resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries to ensure contract terms and company needs are met.
- Prepares, reviews, maintains and uploads required purchasing files per the procurement checklist
- Reviews invoices for accuracy, prepares PO Payment Request Forms, forwards payment package to finance and tracks payments.
- Checks shipments to ensure orders are filled correctly and goods meet specifications.
- Interacts with internal and external customers to ensure purchasing activities within functional areas are met and comply with government regulations and FHI 360’s internal policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Responsibilities
- Update procurement trackers
- Update payment trackers
- Coordinate with team members, hotels and other service providers to ensure event organization and hotel bookings for staff.
- Share invoices of purchased assets with Logistic Assistant to update master inventory including all required information (brand, model, serial number, etc).