Overview
The Senior Supply Chain Associate will manage supply chain operations for Italy and Malta, coordinating procurement, logistics, and asset management activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out and support coordination of procurement activities, including revision of purchase request forms, evaluation of bidding processes, and follow-up on purchase orders.
- Assist supervisors in complex, higher-value purchases and support the development of procurement plans.
- Participate in negotiations of terms and conditions and resolve issues related to delivery of goods and services.
- Provide technical guidance on procurement instructions and procedures.
- Participate in the development, evaluation, and updating of procurement systems and procedures.
- Identify and evaluate local and international suppliers and service providers.
- Contribute to the development of tools for tracking contracts, agreements, and procurement plans.
- Coordinate the maintenance of files and preparation of reports and statistics.
- Provide specialized support in planning, implementation, and monitoring of supply chain activities related to property and asset management, warehousing, insurance, maintenance, and transportation.
- Coordinate supply chain operations with other UN Agencies, partners, and government authorities.
- Plan and coordinate fleet activities and monitor fuel consumption and maintenance of vehicles.
- Coordinate service and maintenance of office facilities and equipment, and ensure supply of essential utilities and items.
- Provide training and guidance to junior SCM staff, while supervising, monitoring, evaluating, and supporting their development.
- Participate and engage actively in UN inter-agency meetings and forums related to supply chain management.
- Collaborate on sharing resources to achieve common goals and implementation of UN global initiatives.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Required Experience
- University degree with four years of relevant professional experience; or High school diploma with six years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience in procurement and logistics and working with service providers and vendors;
- Experience with asset management process;
- Experience in training and coordinating teams.
Qualifications
- University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or High school diploma.
- Certification in Procurement, Logistics or Supply Chain Management is an advantage.
