Director, Public Procurement
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STACY-ANN HENRY EDWARDS
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-oriented professional with over fifteen (15) years of diverse experience including Procurement, Administrative and Customer Service. Highly motivated to utilize well-rounded skills and comprehensive experience to obtain a Procurement position with an organization that fosters professional growth. Well-versed with GOJ Procurement Guidelines, ensuring, that all procurements are undertaken in accordance with the established Policies and Procedures. A talented, multi-tasker who uses outstanding interpersonal skills, problem solving and time management skills to consistently meet or exceed established goals, objectives and timelines. A consummate professional who leads by example and works with the highest level of ethics and integrity.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Advanced Competence in Public Procurement
Human Resource Management
Supervisory Management
Project Management
Administrative Professional Management
Business Administration
Documentation Maintenance
Outstanding Verbal/Written Communication
Provide advice on public procurement matters to Procurement Officers and Senior Management
Coordinate and conduct Procurement training Seminars and /Workshops
Provides Finance Division with the necessary assistance and information as it relates to the preparation of cheques for payment and reconciliation of accounts.
Strong planning and organizing skills
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Southern regional health Authority November 2019 – PRESENT
Director, public procurement
Prepares Tender Documents in accordance with the GOJ Procurement Guidelines
Monitor the Organization’s Procurement Activities to ensure conformity to the Procurement Plan
Reviews Reports for Submission to MOFPS, PPC, OCG and Cabinet
Represents the Organization at Sector Committee, PPC, Cabinet Infrastructure Committee Meetings
Assists with negotiations with suppliers/contractors to obtain best prices and value for money;
Review and approves contract recommendation within the specified thresholds
Inform the relevant offices of changes in the Government Procurement Guidelines and Procedures and ensures implementation is effected within the Region
Undertake the Tendering & Contract Award Process
Liaises with the Finance and Accounts Division to ensure compliance with contract conditions for payments and other Procurement guidelines
Certifies all Purchase Order and Payment Vouchers prior to submitting to the Finance and Accounts Division.
Inform the relevant offices of changes in the Government Procurement guidelines and procedures and ensures implementation is effected within the ministry
Provide advice to the Regional Director, Board Members, Directors and Managers on Procurement Policies and Procedures.
Liaises with Funding Agencies and Government Departments on matters relating to purchases and external payments for goods to ensure that established guidelines, rules and regulations are adhered to.
Liaises with customs broker to ensure that imported goods are cleared from wharves and airports in time and accordance with established GOJ regulations.
Prepares and submits reports to the Ministry of Finance and Public Services for all goods purchased by the Ministry inclusive of cost and locations supplied.
Prepare Grant Proposals to funding Agencies i.e. NHF and CHASE Fund
Southern Regional Health Authority JUNE 2014 – November 2019
Procurement Manager
Prepares Tender Documents in accordance with the GOJ Procurement Guidelines
Monitor the Organization’s Procurement Activities to ensure conformity to the Procurement Plan
Reviews Reports for Submission to MOFPS, PPC, OCG and Cabinet
Represents the Organization at Sector Committee, PPC, Cabinet Infrastructure Committee Meetings
Assists with negotiations with suppliers/contractors to obtain best prices and value for money;
Review and approves contract recommendation within the specified thresholds
Inform the relevant offices of changes in the Government Procurement Guidelines and Procedures and ensures implementation is effected within the Region
Undertake the Tendering & Contract Award Process
Southern regional health Authority JUL 2013 – June 2014
Procurement officer
Undertaking Goods and Services related procurements for the authority
Ensuring that all procurements are complied with the policies of the Government of Jamaica
Prepare Grant Proposals to funding Agencies i.e. NHF and CHASE Fund
Procurement and distribution of uniform materials for Public Health Workers
Attend Evaluation Committee Meetings and Prepare Tender Evaluation Reports
Liaise and follow up with Accounts Department to ensure that supplier’s invoice are paid in a timely manner
Establishes and maintains an inventory listing of equipment bought
Southern regional health Authority
Project ADMINISTRATOR JUL 2012 – June 2013
Preparation of correspondence and other documents as directed
Creation of comprehensive filing system and file maintenance Project documents, Sponsor Agency documents
Records, transcribes, distributes minutes as required
Answers routine inquiries concerning department operations
Resolves routine administrative problems
Assist in project and or product research
Southern regional health Authority/National health fund JUL 2009 – June 2011
Project Procurement officer
Undertaking of Works, Goods and Services related procurement for the National Health Fund Projects
Ensuring that all procurements comply with the policies of the Government of Jamaica
Ensuring that expenditure is justified and that there is adherence to established processing procedures for payment
Providing periodic report to management/National Health Fund on contract awards
Providing assistance to the organization on related procurement matters
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Advanced Competence in Public Procurement (INPRI Levels 1-4)
International Procurement Institute (INPRI) 2017
Bachelors of Science Degree in Human Resource Management
University College of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) 2017-Aug. 2020
Associate of Science Degree in Human Resource Management
Management Institute for National Development 2013
Fundamentals of Leadership
Management Institute for National Development 2022
Certificate in Supervisory Management
University of the West Indies Open Campus (UWI)
Certificate in Project Management
Management Institute for National Development (MIND)
Certificate in Administrative Professional Management Levels 1 & 2
Management Institute for National Development (MIND)
Certificate in Business Administration - level 3
Heart Trust NTA- NCTVET/NVQJ
Certificate in Secretarial Skills Level 2 (2002)
Heart Trust NTA- NCTVET/NVQJ
Certificate in Events Planning & Management Level 4
Heart Trust NTA-NCTVET/NVQJ
Caribbean Examination Certificates (CXC’s)
Knox High School/Knox Community College
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Sound knowledge of the Government Public Procurement Guidelines Act, 2015 and Regulations and FAA Act
Knowledge of Contract and Tender Management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Access
Good Planning, communication and organizing skills
REFERENCES
Available upon request
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