Procurement & Contracts Specialist

OSCE; Indiana; On-site; USD 13,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (Cigna)

OSCE Provident Fund

Job summary

OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek seeks a Procurement Assistant to support procurement and purchasing processes within the FAU, including market research, price analyses, contract administration and reporting. You will prepare RFQs/RFPs, manage POs and BPAs, and coordinate with programme staff and external suppliers to ensure timely delivery and compliance with OSCE CRMS.

Under supervision, you will draft ToRs and SoWs, update procurement plans in EIRENE, and assist in procurement-related queries

Qualifications

• Completed secondary education, supplemented by specialized training or formal studies in supply chain, economics, procurement or contracting.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English and Russian/Kyrgyz languages.
• Advanced computer literacy with practical experience in Microsoft Office applications. ERP software experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and processing Purchase Requisitions (PRs) for goods, services and works; analyse procurement requirements and market research.
• Preparing solicitation documents for RFQs, ITBs and RFPs; publish tenders; coordinate tendering processes and respond to supplier questions.
• Organizing and processing procurement cases for goods, services and works; handle routine cases under long-term agreements; prepare Purchase Orders, BPAs, CPAs and other transactions.
• Prepare draft contracts and related procurement documents; monitor contract implementation, deliveries and amendments; maintain records and archives.
• Maintain supplier databases and monitor performance; prepare supplier performance assessments and address issues with requesting units.
• Prepare procurement case documentation for the Fund Material Management Committee (FMMC); check files for completeness and compliance; support FMMC decisions.

Skills

Communication skills

English/Russian Kyrgyz

Gender awareness

Teamwork

Education

Secondary education + specialized training

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Job description

OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek seeks a Procurement Assistant to support procurement and purchasing processes within the FAU, including market research, price analyses, contract administration and reporting. You will prepare RFQs/RFPs, manage POs and BPAs, and coordinate with programme staff and external suppliers to ensure timely delivery and compliance with OSCE CRMS.

Under supervision, you will draft ToRs and SoWs, update procurement plans in EIRENE, and assist in procurement-related queries