Enemalta plc is the leading energy service provider in the Maltese Islands, entrusted with the distribution of electricity and the development of the national electricity distribution network.
We are committed to the ongoing development of a highly skilled, diligent team of staff to maintain an effective level of service to our customers. As part of this process, we are inviting motivated individuals interested in joining our Company to apply for the post of:
Procurement Executive
(Jobsplus Permit No. 783/2024)
Further details about this position including key responsibilities and requisites are available hereunder.
If you are interested in this opportunity, kindly fill in and submit the below form, including all required attachments, by not later than Sunday 25th May 2025.
All applications will be acknowledged and treated in strictest confidence.
Procurement Executive
1. Overall Scope
The Procurement Executive is responsible to the Procurement Coordinator and his/her main responsibility is to carry out the functions as described below at the various stages of the procurement process. Moreover, this role is accountable to ensure that such procurement is done in a transparent manner and according to the Company’s stipulated Procurement Regulations.
2. Duties & Responsibilities
2.1 Process requests by internal stakeholders to procure goods or services at the best quality and most competitive prices;
2.2 Checking the specifications received from internal stakeholders to ensure that they are clear and correct prior to sending them to suppliers;
2.3 Keep and organize specifications to be used as a reference for the future use and to facilitate re-orders;
2.4 Prepare documentation required in the processing of tenders, requests for quotations, orders and contracts;
2.5 Issue invitations to tenders and/or quotations and coordinate communication with prospective bidders until tender closing time;
2.6 Provide administrative assistance in the evaluation process;
2.7 Issue purchase orders and/or letters of acceptance from SAP and other means, to suppliers following award of tenders, requests for quotations or direct orders;
2.8 Make the necessary correspondence with suppliers, Stores, other internal stakeholders, or any other party which may be required in the running of the Procurement Section and ensure that proper documentation is always kept;
2.9 Process any pre-payments and any non-standard payment terms to suppliers through Finance;
2.10 Maintain data and information required in the running of the Procurement Section;
2.11 Maintain suppliers’ mailing lists;
2.12 Participate in the opening of tenders;
2.13 Liaise with the Stores and other Sections to obtain quotations that would be valid for an extended timeframe to reduce repetitive requests for quotations for same goods or services;
2.14 Responsible to manage the company’s stationery and maintain proper records of its inventory;
2.15 Review stationery levels;
2.16 Create detailed purchase requisitions for Stationery Store items;
2.17 Liaise with suppliers to ensure that Stationery items are delivered on time and are in line with the pre-defined specifications;
2.18 Issue certifications of items received in the Stationery Store and forward to Finance Section to proceed with payments to suppliers;
2.19 Identify new suppliers aimed towards increasing quality, efficiency and reducing cost;
2.20 Ensure that all procurement procedures are followed and assist internal and external stakeholder in relation to queries related to the procurement function;
2.21 Provide training to employees related to procurement transactions within the SAP and other procurement systems;
2.22 Compile comprehensive reports related to the procurement functions and other ad hoc reports as directed by his/her superior;
2.23 Assist with the day-to-day administrative duties as required;
2.24 Use efficiently software packages, including MS Office the Paperless System and SAP to carry out any functions outlined above.
2.25 Keep abreast with new technology, procurement regulations and policies;
2.26 Carry out any other work-related duties as assigned by the Procurement Manager or the Procurement Coordinator or any other designated superior.
2.27 Operate proficiently the electronic Public Procurement System and other electronic tools available for the implementation of procurement procedures thus ensuring a higher level of transparency in the procurement process.
2.28 Support the implementation of all phases of the procurement life cycle, understanding how each interacts with the others.
2.29 Vet/draft and/or publish procurement documentation in line with relevant EU and national regulations, policies, rules, conditions, guidelines and templates.
2.30 Participate actively in the tender assessment, evaluation and post-award process including, but not limited to: the vetting/preparation of documentation for/or by, amongst others, the Procurement Committee, Tender Evaluation Committees; and the drafting of Contract Agreements and Addenda.
2.31 Participate actively in the contract delivery and modifications functions in line with project time, cost, quality, scope, benefits and risks variables.
2.32 Undertake any other tasks, which the superior may delegate to him/her, as may be required.
3. Organisational Relationships
Directly reports to the Procurement Coordinator or his superior. The incumbent shall interact with other departments of the Company and external stakeholders as required from time to time.
4. Authority
As delegated by the Procurement Coordinator or his superior from time to time.
5. Responsibility
The Procurement Executive will receive directives from the Procurement Coordinator or his superior. Similarly, the Procurement Executive will direct the respective reporting staff to ensure that all necessary tasks are carried out in an efficient and effective manner.
6. Accountability
Responsible for all the above-mentioned duties.
7. Supervision
The Procurement Executive shall be expected to carry out his/her duties with initiative and the minimum of supervision.
8. Skills & Competencies
• Highly meticulous and organised with an eye for detail;
• Good knowledge of the Public Procurement Regulations;
• Good leadership and communications skills;
• Computer literate and conversant with the use of SAP the EPPS and the Paperless System;
• Good analytical skills;
• Ability to embrace quickly new technology and procedures.
9. Qualifications and Work Experience
9.1 Must be in possession of a recognised Diploma at MQF Level 4 (subject to a minimum of 120 ECTS/ECVET credits, or equivalent) or higher in Human Resources or Business or Finance or Management or ICT or any other business-related subject relevant to the operations of the Company and directly related to the functions described in this job description;
AND
Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in a clerical and administrative role, two (2) years of which must be in a procurement or contracts management role.
OR
9.2 A) Must be in possession of one (1) Advanced Level Certificate (which must be in any of the following subjects: Accounting or Maltese or English or Mathematics or Economics or Computing or Information Technology or Marketing or Physics), with a mark which is at least Grade D;
OR
B) Must be in possession of the Advanced ECDL certificate;
AND
Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in a clerical and administrative role, two (2) years of which must be in a procurement or contracts management role.
OR
9.3 Must be in possession of six (6) Ordinary Level Certificates (which must include two (2) of the following subjects: Accounting or Business Studies or Computing or Economics or Maltese, or English or Mathematics or Physics or Engineering Technology or Information Technology. This can also be the ECDL certificate), with a mark which is at least at Grade 5 in the case of SEC examinations or Grade C in the case of Edexcel (London) examinations;
AND
Must have a minimum of seven (7) years’ work experience in a clerical and administrative role, two (2) years of which must be in a procurement or contracts management role.
OR
9.4 Must be in possession of four (4) Ordinary Level Certificates (which must include two (2) of the following subjects: Accounting or Business Studies or Computing or Economics or Maltese, or English or Mathematics or Physics or Engineering Technology or Information Technology. This can also be the ECDL certificate), with a mark which is at least at Grade 5 in the case of SEC examinations or Grade C in the case of Edexcel (London) examinations;
AND
Must have a minimum of eight (8) years’ work experience in a clerical and administrative role, two (2) years of which must be in a procurement or contracts management role.