Sr. Procurement Assistant

Position Title: Sr. Procurement Assistant

Duty station: Manila (Global) Administrative Centre (MAC)

Job classification: GS, G-6

Type of Appointment: One-Year Fixed-term, with possibility of extension

Closing date: 1 April 2022

Salary: Php 739,397 per annum net of taxes

Context

Under the overall supervision of the Head, Manila Supply Chain Unit and in coordination with the USRAP Medical Advisor, the successful candidate will provide assistance in the procurement of medical supplies and equipment for the Migration Health Division (MHD) Operations worldwide including the Manila Administrative Centre (MAC).

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in Business Administration, Procurement and Supply, Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years relevant professional experience in procurement and logistics, international vendor sourcing and contract negotiation of which one year experience in UN system or multi-national organization; or
• Completed High School/Secondary education with six years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• A minimum of four years of progressively responsible professional experience in procurement, administrative services or related area is required.
• At least three years of professional experience in procurement, contract management, or a related area, within the UN common system or in an international public organization, is desirable.
• Experience working with an ERP system in the area of purchasing and/or supply chain is desirable.
• A professional certification by an internationally recognized procurement certification authority such as CIPS (level 2 certificate or equivalent) is desirable.
• Proficiency in SAP, MS Office applications such as Word and Excel; knowledge of other applications such as, PowerPoint and Visio will be helpful.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under time constraints, accurate and detail oriented.
• Team player; ability to work effectively with different levels within and outside the organization and with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.