Junior Officer, Procurement

Background:

Surjer Hashi Network (SHN) is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee. Its mission is to offer high quality, customer-oriented and affordable healthcare services for all Bangladeshis, while its vision is to grow into a sustainable enterprise.  Although it primarily aims to serve the underprivileged, SHN is committed to improve the health and welfare of all groups irrespective of their income, gender, and age. SHN’s main focus is on mother and child healthcare, and family planning. The Company complements government efforts in the areas of TB screening, EPI, Dengue screening, Covid-19 and cervical cancer vaccination efforts.  SHN is further expanding into general health services specially in the urban areas, where it is contemplating to provide technical support to the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) in its upcoming health projects. To fulfill this objective and to provide services to the government health project in Dhaka, Surjer Hashi Network invites applications from competent and potential talents for the above-mentioned position.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate all repair work within SHN to ensure timely and effective resolution.
  • Assist the Senior Procurement Manager in preparing and organizing enlistment background documentation and tender documents in accordance with procurement policies and compliance requirements.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Procurement Manager to manage vendor contracts, ensuring all procured goods comply with approved specifications and are delivered within stipulated timelines.
  • Monitor supplier performance, address disputes, and ensure punctual delivery of goods and services.
  • Conduct visits to suppliers and markets to evaluate potential vendors and gather information to support procurement decisions.
  • Perform regular visits to clinics to oversee operational requirements and address procurement-related issues.
  • Manage and facilitate the settlement of bills related to procurement activities, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
  • Prepare layout plans for renovation projects, coordinating with relevant stakeholders to meet design and functional requirements.
  • Maintain and update the SHN procurement tracker, ensuring all data is current and accurately reflects ongoing and completed procurement activities.
  • Work closely with departments such as Finance, Operations, and Clinical teams to ensure alignment and optimal resource utilization.
  • Assist in developing and implementing supply chain strategies for emergency preparedness and response.

Job Qualifications:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with proven experience in building excellent relationships.
  • Graduation in any related discipline. B. Sc in Electrical will be given preference
  • 1-2 years of relevant experience.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
  • Ability to travel extensively.
  • Excellent communication and smart presentation skills.
  • Excellent communication skills in both Bangla and English.

Apply Procedure

Application Deadline: 14th October, 2024