Procurement Specialist

Overview:
Job type:  Procurement Specialist
Location: Proshyan, Kotayk Marz, Armenia
Contract type: up to 20 expert days within 10 months

Job Description:
ICARE Foundation (Foundation) is looking for an experienced, proactive Procurement Specialist to support the implementation of the Women of Armenia Growing Resilience in Agribusiness (AgriWoW) Project. AgriWoW is implemented in partnership with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH within the framework of the Women Empowerment for Wellbeing (WoW) project financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Procurement Specialist will ensure timely, transparent, and cost-effective procurement of inputs and technologies (such as fruit processing equipment, fruit cooling equipment, machinery for climate-smart solutions, software for digital consultancy support, equipment for organic fertilizer production, etc.). The Procurement Specialist will also contribute to knowledge transfer by documenting procurement processes and sharing best practices with project partners and stakeholders.

Job responsibilities:

• Ensure all procurement operations within the framework of the project are carried out in accordance with both ICARE Foundation and GIZ procurement policies.
• Develop technical specifications for equipment to be procured based on ICARE Foundation’s procurement policies, announce open tenders, and review received applications and documents, including evaluation of technical and financial proposals for goods and services.
• Coordinate the company’s contacts and relationships with suppliers.
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers to secure mutually beneficial cooperation terms for the company.
• Prepare and regulate pre-contractual documents, and conclude contracts with suppliers and Project beneficiaries.
• Coordinate and monitor the timely fulfillment of contractual obligations with suppliers.
• Verify the accuracy of purchase orders before approving invoices.
• Coordinate and monitor the process of timely receipt of all required documents from suppliers.
• When necessary, travel to project beneficiary sites to supervise the delivery of purchased goods and ensure the quality of acquired items.
• Work with the Project Manager, Field Coordinator, and Financial Manager to identify purchase orders that may require modification or cancellation due to financial or administrative inconsistencies.
• Ensure that the entire procurement process complies with both Foundation and GIZ regulations.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Economics, Business Administration, Management, Law, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience working with procurement and acquisition processes in programs funded by international organizations, especially GIZ-funded projects
• Experience in managing full-cycle procurement processes, from tender announcement to contract implementation and reporting
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in Armenian; working knowledge of English
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Salary:
Commensurate with experience.

Application procedures:
Interested applicants are requested to send their 1) CV and 2) price quotation in AMD to the ICARE office in a closed envelope until December 19, 2025 indicating “Procurement Specialist: Women of Armenia Growing Resilience in Agribusiness  (AgriWoW)”, Name, Surname on the envelope; otherwise, your application will be rejected.

Download the price quotation here: PRICE QUOTATION

Please note that applications sent via post will not be accepted – you must bring the envelope to the office in person; otherwise, your application will be rejected.
ICARE is located at its own campus named after Zabel Yessayan (ZYAC) at 1, 12th Alley, 5th Street, Proshyan, 2413 Kotayk Marz.