Sr. Supply Chain Associate

Context

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Supply Chain and Procurement Officer, MSCU Head and the direct supervision of the National Procurement Officer (Team Leader), the Senior Supply Chain Associate will be responsible and accountable for conducting complex procurement compliance reviews, providing technical analyses and recommendations, supporting procurement risk management and quality assurance activities, and serving as a senior technical resource on procurement compliance matters to support the consistent application of IOM procurement policies and procedures globally

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five (5) years of relevant professional experience; or,
• High School diploma with seven (7) years of relevant professional experience;
• Certification in procurement, such as CIPS or an equivalent qualification is desirable.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, contract management, supply chain management, administrative services or related areas;
• Experience conducting procurement compliance reviews, risk assessments, quality assurance activities, or providing technical advisory support is an advantage;
• A minimum of three years of professional experience in procurement, contract management, or related areas within the UN common system or in an international public organisation, is an advantage; and,
• Experience working with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system in the area of purchasing and/or supply chain is an advantage

SKILLS

• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement compliance review, procurement risk management, and quality assurance principles;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex procurement matters and provide sound technical recommendations;
• Ability to interpret and apply procurement policies, regulations, procedures and standards in complex operational environments;
• Ability to provide technical guidance, mentor colleagues and coordinate functional activities within a team environment;
• Proficiency in Oracle, MS Office applications such as Word and Excel; knowledge of other applications such as, PowerPoint and Visio is an advantage;
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under time constraints, accurate and detail oriented; and
• Team player; ability to work effectively with different levels within and outside the organisation and with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.