The Procurement, Logistics and Supplies Unit:

(i) Advises the Director General on all matters pertaining to procurement, logistics and supplies of the Institute;

(ii) Manages procurement process and procedures as per Public Procurement Act and its Regulations;

(iii) Prepares annual procurement plan and tables it before relevant authority for approval;

(iv) Establishes effective inventory control and adheres to materials management policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations;

(v) Supports the functioning of and implements decisions of the TIE Tender Board;

(vi) Liaises with bidders, Regulatory Bodies, Appeals Bodies and the Government on procurement matters within jurisdiction;

(vii) Issues and manages contract documents and ensures the maintenance of up to-date register of contracts awarded;

(viii) Acts as secretary to Tender Board and maintains records of all procurement, disposal and related activities;

(ix) Undertakes periodic inventories and keeps records;

(x) Prepares periodic performance reports;

(xi) Serves as a stock verifier and inspects goods for quality and quantity upon delivery, issue or during storage;

(xii) Recommends in-service training programmes to within the Unit.