Procurement Senior Officer

Overview

Responsible for managing global procurement and supply chain operations in a fast-paced environment, requiring strong multi-tasking, analytical skills, and clear communication with diverse stakeholders.

Tasks Summary

• Provide timely, effective and accurate customer service and build relationships with clients.
• Monitor timely delivery of goods, anticipating and trouble-shooting logistics issues.
• Co-ordinate custom clearing processes and last-miles delivery services.
• Manage processes in UNOPS and Global Fund platforms.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement in procurement operations and development of UN Web Buy Plus and its integration with Wambo.
• Report on services to the Global Fund and contribute to partnership management.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of working experience in procurement and supply chain management and administrative support services with UN or other international organizations in the context of development or humanitarian projects.
• Sound understanding of logistics and Incoterms 2020, with proven experience in management of delivery of products on a regional or global scale.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Office,Google suite) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages as well as experience in handling web-based management systems.
• Ability to perform a variety of procurement and supply chain-related tasks, in particular interacting with equipment suppliers and freight forwarders is required.
• Good knowledge of UNOPS procurement and financial rules and regulations and/or Global Fund grants.
• Familiarity with the UN WebBuy Plus platform is an advantage.
• Knowledge of the Global Fund and of wambo.org is an asset.
• Strong IT skills; knowledge of several ERP systems is an asset.

Qualification Requirements

• An advanced university degree (Master`s degree or equivalent) preferably in logistics, procurement or related areas is required.
• A first level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the related fields with a combination of additional 2 years of relevant past experience may be accepted in lieu of the master's degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: • English Fluent

Languages Preferred: • French Fluent • Spanish Fluent

Contract Duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Work Modality:

Remuneration: This position is based in Switzerland and the contract fee is not exempt from Swiss laws, including but not limited to laws regarding taxation, social security, accident and health insurance. The incumbent  will be required to pay taxes,  social security  and any other  legal requirements  under Swiss laws.