Procurement Officer

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath challenges.

This position reports to the Assistant Controller, New Delhi.

**Responsibilities**:
- Undertaking procurement functions, such as preparing requests for quotations and other solicitation documents; managing bid evaluations; coordinating the vendor selection process; developing procurement justification documentation (e.g., bid analyses; selection and negotiation memos etc. and executing purchase orders and/or subcontracts with selected vendors.- Procurement of a wide range of goods, commodities, and services through subcontracts and purchase orders.- Provide or obtain Procurement approval of high-value POs, and subcontracts, in accordance with PATH’s Procurement Manual.- Overseeing project procurement and ensure compliance with PATH policies, contractual award terms, U.S. Agency for International Development rules and regulations, and other applicable rules and regulations.- Develop risk assessment tool in the procurement of goods, work & service, and mitigation plan.- Managing vendor relationships, contacts, and pre-qualifications lists.- Monitoring all purchase orders and following up with vendors to obtain invoices.- Closely interact with AP/Disbursement team and help streamline the process between the two teams- Maintain and update procurement tools, forms, policy documents, templates, job aids, Screen Steps guides, and business process documentation- Maintaining up-to-date procurement files (paper and electronic backup), in accordance with project and PATH policies and procedures.- Updating Procurement standard operating procedures (SOPs), orienting/training staff on updated SOPs, and ensuring compliance with established procedures.- Managing any other procurement-related tasks related to his/her functions.

Required skills:
- Post Graduate degree in Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics.- At least seven years of experience in competitive procurement of goods and services required.- Prior experiences of USAID and USG rules and regulations on procurement.- Proven attention to detail and ability to deliver products with mínimal errors in a timely manner.- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively in multicultural environment and build/maintain relationships with vendor- Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of tools, particularly Excel and MS Project Word, as well as the ability to learn other software tools readily and implement/use them successfully.- Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.- A high level of integrity and professionalism.- Ability to identify business needs, gather and analyze information, and provide recommendation.- Excellent negotiation skills.- Self-driven and can work independently.
- PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued._
- PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment._
- PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, caste, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law._