Purchasing Agent

US Embassy is recruiting a Purchasing Agent, to be based in Maputo.

Duties

• The incumbent handles the day-to-day activity of the U.S. Mission procurement office including all purchasing, contracting, and requisitions for all agencies
• This includes purchase orders, blanket purchase agreements, commercial and uniform contracts, requisitions, government purchases, purchase card accounts, and petty cash
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete procurement files, maintain the electronic procurement system, establishing appropriate filing system, and providing necessary reports to post management in accordance with federal regulations
• A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available at the Human Resources Office

Requisites

• Completion of secondary school (12th grade) is required
• Three years of administrative, purchasing and/or clerical experience is required
• Level IV (fluency – reading, writing, speaking) in English is required
• Level IV (fluency reading, writing, speaking) in Portuguese is required

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted