Procurement Agent Manager

About the role

Cardno Emerging Markets USA is seeking an experienced Procurement Agent Manager for an anticipated Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) funded project in Ghana. The role covers procurement management and contract administration for goods, works and services, ensuring open, transparent and ethical competition so that eligible suppliers and contractors get fair access and advantageous prices.

Key responsibilities

• Manage, execute and administer procurement of goods, works, consulting and non-consulting services, including technical specifications, tender documents, bid evaluation reports, contract negotiations, awards and overall contract management.
• Plan, schedule and prioritize procurement functions.
• Ensure all procurements comply with bidding documents, the MCC Program, Procurement Guidelines, Compact and any Supplemental Agreements.
• Prepare, implement and update the Procurement Operations Manual and establish a Contract Administration system.
• Assist in preparing procurement plans, implementation plans and performance reports.
• Provide training on bid evaluations, contract administration and the procurement manual.
• Respond promptly and fairly to bid challenges and protect the activity from fraud, waste and abuse.

Required profile

• Minimum of 15 years of experience as a procurement professional.
• Education or training in procurement, logistics, business, law, economics, finance, public administration or a related field.
• Professional procurement qualifications or specialized training.
• Extensive knowledge of international procurement best practices, FIDIC documents, project administration and contract management.
• Proven experience with international development partners such as the World Bank, USAID or MCC.
• Leadership experience as project manager or procurement agent.
• Fluency in English; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).