MALISA SUE HELEN MCGHIE
Christiana,Jamaica
Summary
Dynamic Procurement Specialist with extensive experience in GOJ Ministries and Agencies, excelling in strategic sourcing and contract management. Demonstrated success in optimizing compliance and strengthening supplier relations, while guiding teams toward procurement excellence. Skilled in navigating GoJ and IDB guidelines, ensuring transparency and accountability in all procurement activities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Ministry of Energy, Transport &Telecommunications
Kingston, Jamaica, Kingston
10.2024 - 12.2026
- Managed procurement processes for essential supplies and services.
- Developed and maintained vendor relationships to ensure reliable sourcing.
- Ensured compliance with procurement policies and regulations in all transactions.
- Prepared procurement reports to track spending and supplier performance.
- Prepared Requests For Proposals to solicit bids from vendors.
- Maintained records of purchases, pricing, and other important data in company databases.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to procurement activities.
Independent Consultant - Procurement Specialist
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO)
Kingston, Jamaica
10.2018 - 09.2024
- Managed the end-to-end procurement process (bidding, evaluation, selection) for the $15 million USD Global Services Sector Project, ensuring strict adherence to IDB and GoJ procurement guidelines.
- Developed and updated the Annual Procurement Plan and the Project Operational Manual (Procurement Section) for the Project Executing Unit (PEU).
- Administered all procurement activities under the IDB project JA-L1053, ensuring integrity and compliance with all bank guidelines.
- Ensured transparency and accountability by responding to audit queries and requests from regulatory bodies like the Contractor General’s Department.
Independent Procurement Consultant
National Irrigation Commission
Kingston, Jamaica
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Directed the procurement lifecycle for six high-value activities valued at $700 million JMD, leveraging the GoJ Electronic Procurement System (GoJEP).
- Developed and administered the bid scoring instruments, managed evaluation committees, and prepared detailed evaluation reports for submission to the Public Procurement Commission (PPC).
- Drafted contracts for legal review and presented reports at meetings of the Procurement Committee and PPC.
Procurement Specialist
Ministry of Labour & Social Security / PATH
Kingston, Jamaica
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Led the procurement unit, overseeing and guiding assistant staff and Project Managers on procurement requirements of the Project.
- Maintained an updated Procurement Plan according to IDB requirements and prepared "no-objection" requests for Bank review.
- Issued finalized contracts and ensured all contractual obligations were met, maintaining high compliance standards.
Senior Procurement & Asset Policy Analyst
Ministry of Finance & Planning
Kingston, Jamaica
07.2014 - 10.2017
- Led the technical review of the Government of Jamaica Standard Bidding Documents and Public Procurement Manual (Handbook).
- Coordinated and delivered training to GoJ Procurement Practitioners, developing a comprehensive training and certification program.
- Certified over 700 practitioners through the establishment of the Public Procurement Faculty at the Management Institute of National Development (MIND).
- Provided expert advice on the legal and policy framework for procurement to staff GoJ-wide.
Procurement Manager
Ministry of Health
Kingston, Jamaica
04.2013 - 07.2014
- Directed and managed the procurement team, streamlining the Ministry's procurement system and optimizing compliance with GoJ procedures.
- Managed major consolidated procurements for Reagents at the National Public Health Laboratory ($1.2 billion JMD) and Medical Gases island-wide ($1 billion JMD).
- Served as the Procurement Expert on Steering Committees for significant capital projects, including the Relocation of the Ministry ($187 million JMD) and Rehabilitation of Sewerage Treatment Plants ($382 million JMD).
Procurement Officer
Urban Development Corporation
Kingston, Jamaica
04.2011 - 04.2013
- Prepared and issued Tender Documents for goods, services, and works, coordinating tender openings and conducting bid evaluations.
- Participated in negotiation meetings, drafted contracts for legal review, and ensured compliance with GoJ guidelines.
Education
Master of Science (M. Sc) - Public Sector Management
University of the West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica01.2012
Bachelor of Science (Hons) (B. Sc) - Political Science
University of the West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica01.2006
Skills
- Public procurement and policy expertise
- GoJ and IDB guidelines
- Strategic sourcing and negotiation
- Contract management
- Supplier and vendor relations
- Budgeting and cost control
- Compliance and risk assessment
- Team leadership and training
Certification
- 2016, United Nations Development Programme/Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (UNDP/CIPS), Advanced Certificate in Public Procurement, Level 3 (Credit)
- 2015, United Nations Development Programme/Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (UNDP/CIPS), Introductory Certificate in Public Procurement, Level 2
- 2015, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Certificate - Advance Procurement Law and Practices - Major Projects
- 2015, Mona School of Business, Certificate - Introduction to Project Management, PMI
- 2014, Crown Agents, Certificate in e-Procurement Training
- 2014, MDF, Brussels, European Union, Certificate in Procurement and Contract Management for Works Contracts and Certificate in Procurement and Contract Management for Service Contract
- 2014, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Certificate in Public Procurement Law and Practice
- 2011, Management Institution for National Development (MIND), Certificate - Introduction to GOJ Procurement Policies and Procedures
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Ministry of Energy, Transport &Telecommunications
10.2024 - 12.2026
Independent Procurement Consultant
National Irrigation Commission
10.2022 - 05.2023
Independent Consultant - Procurement Specialist
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO)
10.2018 - 09.2024
Procurement Specialist
Ministry of Labour & Social Security / PATH
11.2017 - 10.2018
Senior Procurement & Asset Policy Analyst
Ministry of Finance & Planning
07.2014 - 10.2017
Procurement Manager
Ministry of Health
04.2013 - 07.2014
Procurement Officer
Urban Development Corporation
04.2011 - 04.2013
Master of Science (M. Sc) - Public Sector Management
University of the West Indies
Bachelor of Science (Hons) (B. Sc) - Political Science
University of the West Indies