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About this role
Age Limit: Up to 55 years max. Qualifications Minimum 16 years of education from an HEC recognized national or international university in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Management Sciences, Engineering, Computer Sciences or equivalent. Experience Minimum 8 years of post-qualification experience with at-least five years in procurement. Proven ability to manage complete procurement cycles for large-scale, multi-sector, and technology-driven projects, with hands-on use of digital procurement tools and platforms. In-depth knowledge of PPRA rules, procurement regulations, and compliance requirements, with practical experience in audits, documentation etc. Relevant experience in procurement roles within semi-government entities, autonomous organizations, or large corporate environments, demonstrating a strong understanding of institutional procurement needs and standards. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the complete procurement lifecycle at PSEB, ensuring compliance with PPRA Rules, internal policies, and procurement best practices, including for PSDP and externally funded projects. Develop and review procurement plans, RFPs/RFQs, bid evaluations, contracts, and vendor management strategies; Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, monitor supplier performance, resolve delivery issues, and collaborate with internal departments to align procurement planning with organizational needs while tracking cost-saving measures. Act as the main liaison with PPRA and regulatory bodies, addressing compliance matters and regulatory updates, and ensuring audit readiness. Maintain procurement documentation, vendor records, performance reports, and contract archives in line with good governance standards. Develop and implement procurement policies to drive efficiency, transparency, and cost-effectiveness; oversee the entire procurement cycle in line with PPRA, and government regulations, ensuring timely delivery, quality assurance, and audit-ready documentation. Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, monitor supplier performance, resolve delivery issues, and collaborate with internal departments to align procurement planning with organizational needs while tracking cost-saving measures. Lead training and capacity-building efforts on procurement processes and systems; support development of SOPs and digital tools for operational efficiency. Prepare responses to audit observations and defend procurement matters before relevant forums; regularly report on procurement performance, compliance, and cost savings.