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Job description / Role
CDM Smith is a privately owned, global, full-service consulting, design/build engineering, construction, and operations firm helping public and private clients improve their environment and infrastructure through award-winning projects. Since 1947, we have provided innovative solutions developed through strong client relationships of mutual trust and respect and a commitment to quality and integrity.
From a three-person firm in the United States to today's staff of more than 5,000 worldwide, CDM Smith has grown and diversified with our clients' needs in mind. Our mission is to reach one goal – the client’s – by providing the right total solutions.
We are now accepting applicants for a major infrastructure development program in the West Bank and Gaza, involving transportation, water supply, wastewater treatment, energy and other facilities components.
The Procurement Specialist supports the technical implementation of the AESP project by ensuring that all purchasing of equipment and supplies, and all tendering for goods and services follows prescribed guidelines of transparency and accountability in accordance with USAID and CDM Smith corporate requirements. The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the following:
- Prepare and undertake major and minor procurements in accordance with the needs of the program.
- Ensure that all procurement procedures and documents are in compliance with CDM Smith and USAID rules and regulations.
- Coordinate the implementation of purchases, service agreements and subcontracts in support of the Sr. Contracts and Procurement Manager.
- Perform due diligence on potential bidders or awardees.
- Work with procurement team to develop, update and monitor a master procurement schedule.
- Work in coordination with Finance and Administrative teams to resolves issues.
- Close out contracts and subcontracts which have been satisfactorily completed.
- Maintain detailed document files and organized records and assist in preparing periodic reports to management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in business, accounting, engineering or related field.
- 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement and contract management.
- Working knowledge of administering competitive procurements, subcontracts, purchase orders and grants under FARS regulations.
- Experience with previous USAID programs a plus.
- Computer literacy with MS Office programs experience, including spreadsheets.
- Good written and oral communication skills in Arabic and English.
- Experience in West Bank/Gaza preferred.
About the Company
CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.