Procurement Specialist

Development and Implementation of  procurement strategies Leads the development and implementation of procurement and contracting strategies for goods, services and works, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Appropriate application of UNOPS procurement governance framework (rules, regulations, policies and tools) in Business Unit and Project operations.

• Provision of supply-market intelligence and analysis. 

• Procurement strategies, approaches and plans designed and implemented according to cost reduction and saving strategies, applying:

Ensure introduction and implementation of sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Creation, development and management of rosters of suppliers, elaboration of supplier selection and evaluation, quality and performance measurement mechanisms.

• Ensures that the e-sourcing tools are used in accordance with PG goals and standards in this area.

• Leadership and management of the Procurement Team within the Geneva Office support service function, driving UNOPS standards in the operational procurement function management and oversight to the Geneva Office. 

• Facilitate the engagement and provision of high quality results and services of the team supervised through effective recruitment, work planning, performance management, coaching, and promotion of learning and development.

• Provide oversight, ensuring compliance by team members with existing policies and best practices.

• Organize, facilitate and/or deliver training and learning initiatives for Business Unit personnel on Procurement-related topics.

• Lead and conduct initiatives on capacity development and knowledge building for procurement personnel, including network development, plans, learning plans and activities, procurement practice information and best practice benchmarking.

• Oversee team’s contributions to Procurement knowledge networks and communities of practice including collaborative synthesis of lessons learnt and dissemination of best practices in procurement management.

• Guide team’s collection of feedback, ideas, and internal knowledge about processes and best practices and utilize productively.

• Advanced Degree preferably in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management, Law, Commerce, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or related field.

• A First University degree in combination with a minimum of seven (7) years’ qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

• For those who do not have a degree in Procurement of Supply  Chain Management, Chartered Institute of Supply and Management (CIPS) or similar international Certification, is a distinct advantage.

• A minimum of five (5) years’ professional experience at the international level or in combination with three (3)  years at the national level, in advising on, implementing policies and procedures to deliver a range of complex procurement programmes and services.
• Proficiency in computers and office software packages and experience in handling web-based management systems is required.
• Experience with Enterprise systems including OneUNOPS is desirable.
• Some experience in UN system organizations is desirable.
• Knowledge of UN/ /UNOPS Procurement Rules and Regulations is a distinct advantage.

• Fluency in English is essential.

• Knowledge of French is an asset.