Procurement Coordinator

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO, including disability/vets

Olgoonik is a strong family of professional contracting companies established to create benefits for our Alaska Native shareholders and fueled by the belief that to do so our operations must remain of the highest quality, our employees qualified and principled, and our commitment to safety and every clients mission unconditional.

From our roots in Alaskas Arctic to our operations in South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, our experienced and dependable workforce consistently delivers results through a sharp combination of innovation and practicality.

Procurement Coordinator

Overview:

The procurement coordinator will manage the procurement of equipment and supplies required to support to Haitian National Police training program in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The PC will be responsible for handling procurement requests and ensuring that U.S. and Haitian procurement laws are appropriately followed

Primary Responsibilities:

Conduct all procurement of equipment and supplies to support the training of the Haitian National Police. Coordinate with the U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince via the Project Manager on clarification on legal issues that are specific to Haiti. The PC should understand how to operate in foreign environments with legal systems different from that of the United States and be able to advise on how to implement new policies and practices. The PC will coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure compliance with all contract requirements, working in close coordination with INL and Embassy Port-au-Prince, especially in interactions involving planning and other managerial issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise local national staff as required

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years' experience working in procurement operations in an international setting including demonstrated supervisory or management experience in difficult to operate environments
• Minimum five (3) years experience with developing and implementing large procurement supply chain projects, particularly in an international setting, preferably in the Caribbean or Latin America
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and conducting successful programs in foreign languages, possibly using simultaneous interpretation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated expertise and ability to solve complex and unusual managerial issues while exercising independent judgment
• Ability to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of proposed plans in the Haitian context and identify the resources required to implement these options
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Must be familiar with U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Speak, read, and write in fluent English
• Fluent in French and/or Creole (desired but not required).
• Experience working in Haiti
• Ability to work effectively under pressure within short time constraints, and during times of rapidly developing events
• U.S. citizen
• No negative prior experience working with INL, and never removed from any USG mission or civilian policing activity. Any candidates for this position will be reviewed and approved by INL Haiti staff before deployment. In addition

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

none

Security Clearance:

Position requires U.S. Citizenship to obtain a MRPT Level clearance.

• Must be able to successfully complete a U.S. government administered investigation for an MRPT (Moderate Risk Public Trust).

Physical Demands:

The usual office environment

Travel:

Travel to Haiti required.

Work Environment:

Office or training facility.

Additional Details:

• Subsidiary:Olgoonik Logistics, LLC
• FLSA:Exempt
• Requisition Nbr:2014498

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO, including disability/vets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. As an Alaska Native Corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.