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Public Procurement Unit

Objective
To provide expertise and services in procurement, storage and supply of goods and services for the Secretariat.
The Unit will be responsible for the following activities:
(i) Advise the Management on matters pertaining to the procurement of goods and services and logistics management;
(ii) Ensure that the Secretariat adhere to procurement process and procedures as per Public Procurement Act;
(iii) Develop an annual procurement Plan for the Secretariat;
(iv) Procure, maintain and manage supplies, materials and services to support the logistical requirements of the Secretariat;
(v) Ensure proper handling and storage, adequate and timely distribution of office supplies and materials;
(vi) Maintain and updates inventory of goods, supplies and materials;
(vii) Be a Secretariat to the Tender Board as per Public Procurement Act;
(viii) Support Secretariat’s Units to obtain the best value of money in terms of price, quality and delivery, having regard to set specifications; and
(ix) Perform functions of Procurement Management Unit as stipulated in Public Procurement Laws.
This Unit will be led by a Principal Supplies Officer.