Transport and LogisticsFull-TimeSenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is seeking a Senior Procurement Assistant at the G7 level. This role involves providing administrative and technical support for procurement activities, including reviewing purchase requests, drafting tender documents, and supervising junior staff. The successful candidate will ensure that procurement processes are cost-effective and compliant with organizational standards.
Responsibilities
Purchase Request Review: Review, record, and prioritize purchasing requests; obtain additional documentation as needed.
Technical Assistance: Assist requisitioners in preparing scopes of work and specifications for goods and services.
Cost Efficiency: Propose product substitutions to achieve cost savings consistent with organizational requirements.
Funding Verification: Determine the availability of funding sources for procurement actions.
Sourcing: Identify and recommend procurement sources and interview potential suppliers.
Tendering: Produce tender documents such as Invitations to Bid (ITB), Requests for Proposals (RFP), and Requests for Quotation (RFQ).
Supervision: Supervise, assign, and review the work of junior procurement staff.
Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education: Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is required. Additional qualifications in procurement or a related field are highly desirable.
Work Experience:
A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement or a related area.
At least two (2) years of specific experience in procurement and contract administration of large engineering, architectural, or construction services/works.
Candidates with a first-level University degree require a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience.
Systems: Working knowledge and experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is desirable.
Operations: Experience in managing procurement for national, regional, or international operations is desirable.
Leadership: Experience in managing a team of procurement assistants is an advantage.
Innovation & Analytics: Experience with trending technologies to improve business practices and at least one (1) year of experience in data analytics is desirable.
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