Department of Material and Technical Support (Logistics and Procurement)
Level 1: Foundational (Procurement and Supply Basics – 7 Questions)
- Law on Public Procurement: List the primary objectives and fundamental principles of the Law "On Public Procurement" of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
- Procurement Types: Explain the operational differences between the various forms of public procurement: E-shop (electronic shop), Auction, Selection, and Tender.
- Procurement Commission: What is the specific function of the Procurement Commission, and who are the mandatory members required to form it?
- Inventory Audit: Describe the formal procedure for conducting a physical inventory (inventory count) of the Agency's fixed assets and equipment.
- Contractual Default: What legal actions and administrative measures should be taken if a supplier fails to fulfill their "Contractual Obligations"?
- Xarid.uz Portal: Explain the step-by-step process of working with the Special Information Portal for Public Procurement (xarid.uz).
- Fleet Management: What are the modern methods for monitoring vehicle maintenance and controlling fuel consumption (e.g., GPS tracking, fuel cards)?
Level 2: Intermediate (Practical Management and Control – 7 Questions)
- Funding Allocation: Under Decree PF-59, what is the mechanism for distributing funds to develop the material and technical base of the Agency and its regional branches?
- Restricted Suppliers: What is the standard operating procedure for dealing with companies listed in the "Register of Unscrupulous Suppliers" during a procurement cycle?
- Collusion Case: During a tender process, you detect signs of "Collusive Bidding" (bid-rigging) among participants. What are your immediate procedural actions?
- Local Preferences: How does the mechanism of "Price Preferences for Local Manufacturers" work in the public procurement system of Uzbekistan?
- Efficiency Planning: How would you develop an "Energy Efficiency" plan to optimize utility costs and the maintenance of the Agency’s buildings and facilities?
- Risk Mitigation: Discuss the methods for assessing and minimizing "Corruption Risks" within the supply chain and procurement process.
- Digital Warehousing: Explain the advantages of implementing digital systems (e.g., QR-coding, RFID, or 1C Warehouse) for inventory management and asset tracking.
Level 3: Advanced (Strategic Planning and Efficiency – 6 Questions)
- Growth Strategy: In developing a 3-year strategic plan for the Agency's technical development, which priority areas (e.g., equipping migrant training centers) would you emphasize?
- Prioritization Methodology: In a scenario of limited budget allocation, what methodology (e.g., ABC analysis or Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis) would you use to identify and prioritize essential needs?
- Grant Integration: Under Resolution PP-367, what is the department's role in attracting international grants to equip vocational training centers with modern technology?
- Green Procurement: How can the principle of "Green Procurement" (sustainable sourcing) be practically integrated into the Agency's purchasing policy?
- International Logistics Case: How would you resolve the logistical and currency exchange challenges associated with providing material support to the Agency’s representative offices abroad?
- KPI Development: Propose a set of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the efficiency of the procurement department (e.g., percentage of cost savings, procurement cycle time, supplier reliability score).
