Senior Supply Chain AssociateNew

Supports IOM supply-chain operations by coordinating procurement, supplier engagement, logistics and asset-management activities. The role strengthens purchasing plans, documentation, fleet and facility support, contract tracking and inter-agency coordination, while guiding junior staff and helping the office obtain quality goods and services at the right time and price.

• Coordinate procurement activities, including purchase requests, bidding processes, purchase orders and supplier payments
• Develop procurement plans and support negotiations and delivery issue resolution
• Guide requisitioners on specifications, procurement instructions and procedures
• Identify and evaluate suppliers and service providers
• Track contracts, agreements, procurement plans and schedules
• Coordinate supply-chain activities for property, assets, warehousing, insurance, maintenance and transportation
• Plan fleet activities and monitor fuel consumption and vehicle maintenance
• Train and supervise junior supply-chain staff

• University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field with four years of relevant professional experience, or a high school diploma with six years
• Fluency in English and Portuguese, oral and written

• Certification in Procurement, Logistics or Supply Chain Management
• Experience with IOM or UN Procurement and Logistics Rules and Procedures
• Experience in an international organisation in a multi-cultural setting

• Procurement
• Supply Chain Management
• Supplier Management
• Contract Management
• Asset Management
• Fleet Management
• Logistics
• Procurement Planning
• Negotiation
• Team Supervision
• Report Writing

• Initial contract duration: 6 Months
• Appointment is subject to medical fitness, accreditation, residency or visa requirements and security clearances