Procurement Senior Analyst (Retainer)

Carry out market research and conduct analysis of supply chains;

Provide technical support during the different steps of the procurement processes, including contributions to Strategy and Planning, Requirements Definition and Cost estimations;

Provide advice, remedial actions, or solutions to Project Managers on procurement issues;

Draft Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) and/or service contracts and other instruments, when necessary, either through standard or emergency procurement procedures;

Support other procurement related matters, as required for business development purposes.

Draft timely and duly prepared elements of procurement plans, in full compliance with UNOPS rules, regulations, policies and strategies;

Follow the guidelines on embedding sustainability along the procurement process.

Support the development and management of the roster of suppliers;

Utilize the e-sourcing module in accordance with UNOPS Procurement Group’s goals and standards in this area.

Contribute to Procurement knowledge networks and communities of practice by providing collaborative synthesis of lessons learnt and dissemination of best practices in human resources management.

Collect feedback, ideas, and internal knowledge about processes and best practices and utilize productively.

A minimum of two years of experience in procurement in an international, public or corporate organization is required.

Some experience in UN system organizations, preferably in a developing country is desirable.

Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Office 2003 and/or newer versions) is required.