Procurement Officer

About the role

The Procurement Officer will support the Regional Office for the Andean Region and the Southern Cone in planning, developing and managing complex procurement and contractual activities for works, goods and services worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, develop and manage procurement and contractual aspects of complex projects, including worldwide acquisition of works, goods and services.
• Advise requisitioning units on procurement issues and guide them through all stages of the procurement cycle.
• Prepare and oversee invitations to tender, manage bid evaluations and approve bidding processes and purchase orders within delegated authority.
• Conduct market research, analyze commodity trends and identify new technologies and supply sources.
• Negotiate with suppliers, sign procurement orders and ensure compliance with contractual agreements.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in business administration, public administration, commerce, engineering, law or related field.
• Professional knowledge of internationally recognized procurement standards, contract law and quantitative methods for supplier capacity assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to shape agreements, resolve complex procurement issues and incorporate gender perspectives.

Required skills

• Procurement cycle management and contract administration.
• Market research and data analysis with visualization techniques.
• Knowledge of procurement standards and quantitative supplier assessment methods.