Background

The United Nations seeks to recruit a Senior Procurement Assistant to support its operations. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient and effective procurement of goods and services.

Responsibilities

The Senior Procurement Assistant will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the preparation of procurement documents, including invitations to bid, requests for proposals, and requests for quotations.
• Reviewing bids and proposals for completeness and compliance with requirements.
• Maintaining procurement records and databases.
• Liaising with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve procurement-related issues.
• Providing support to the procurement team in various aspects of the procurement process.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in procurement or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of UN procurement procedures is an asset.

• Assisting in the preparation of procurement documents, including invitations to bid, requests for proposals, and requests for quotations.
• Reviewing bids and proposals for completeness and compliance with requirements.
• Maintaining procurement records and databases.
• Liaising with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve procurement-related issues.
• Providing support to the procurement team in various aspects of the procurement process.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in procurement or a related field.
• Knowledge of UN procurement procedures is an asset.