Procurement Manager-Ukraine Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Kyiv, Kyiv city (Job ID 46145)

Description

Tetra Tech is Leading with Science® to implement clean energy projects and policies that advance global climate and decarbonization goals. We advise on national energy transition initiatives and structure finance to deploy clean energy solutions. We help create sustainable utilities and modern power grids. We promote equality and inclusivity in the global energy sector. We improve lives and livelihoods in the biggest cities and smallest villages, and at the intersection of energy-health and energy-water-food.

Tetra Tech is implementing the recently awarded five-year USAID Securing Power, Advancing Resilience & Connectivity Activity (SPARC), which will provide strategic technical and procurement assistance to the Government of Ukraine (GOU), focusing on enhancing the resilience, reliability, affordability, and security of the electricity, natural gas, and district heating sectors. This includes addressing the challenges posed by the current war, as well as preparing for future post-war reconstruction in Ukraine.  

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 Position Summary:  

Tetra Tech is seeking a suitable candidate to serve as Procurement Manager who will support SPARCProject with leading procurement activities, including but not limited to procurement of commodities and services, organization of events, and procurements for other program needs.  The position will be reporting to SPARC's Procurement Lead.This is a full-time position for the period of one year with the possibility of an extension up to the entire life of the project, subject to satisfactory performance and continued project need. This position is open only to cooperating country nationals, citizens of Ukraine and must be based in Ukraine and available to work from the office in Kyiv. Travel within Ukraine and abroad may be required.

 Position responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for assigned projects 
• Conduct or oversee programmatic and operations procurements including large-scale commodities and services, events, office needs, etc.
• Coordinate, train, and as needed manage procurement staff.
• Gather and develop pre-award documentation (price justification, soul source, negotiation memo etc.)
• For large commodity or service procurements: 

• • Lead identification of procurements in consultation with project subject matter experts. 

• • Conduct market research to include assessment of available stock for frequently purchased items. 

• • Draft solicitation documents. 

• • Manage procurement/ tenders for all procurements.

• • Lead evaluation committees.

• • Negotiate with vendors prices and other contracts terms and conditions 

• • Check relevant financial reports of procurement beneficiaries

• Maintain procurement files.
• Assist in archiving financial files and procurement files.
• Other duties as assigned. 

 Minimum qualifications

• Master's degree, preferably in public administration, business administration, or other relevant areas.
• Bachelor's degree in finance and/or Accounting; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience (preferably with a multinational company).
• Prior experience procuring large-scale equipment is required, energy equipment is preferred.
• Prior experience with USAID or other donor-funded projects is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of FAR and AIDAR is preferred.
• Experience with collection and analysis of accounting data.
• Excellent organizational skills to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills – both oral and written.
• Fluency in English and Ukrainian required.
• Skilled at using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

 Physical demands & work environment

• Travel within Ukraine and abroad may be required.
• Requires presence in SPARC's office in Kyiv and can involve hybrid work in accordance with Tetra Tech policies and at the discretion of SPARC's Chief of Party.

Project Opportunity

About Tetra Tech:

 Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

 Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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 Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

 Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

 Please no phone calls or agencies.

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