Procurement Consultant CST1

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced University degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Engineering, Legal or Accounting or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
  

• Consolidate and analyze procurement data to inform country sourcing strategies and support cost-optimized purchasing decisions.
  
• Provide oversight and guidance to Country Offices on moderate-value procurement needs, ensuring compliance with WFP policies and best practices.
  
• Lead procurement projects of moderate complexity, including tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award for food and non-food commodities or services.
  
• Prepare responses to audit recommendations and ensure adherence to compliance requirements.
  
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to maximize service value.
  
• Coordinate with inspection and superintendent firms to ensure quality control, specification conformity, and delivery verification.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities within an integrated supply chain approach.
  
• Prepare accurate and timely procurement reports to support informed decision-making and performance optimization.
  
• Manage and develop procurement officers or small teams, fostering high performance and capacity building.
  
• Build capacity of WFP staff and partners through training on strategic procurement practices.
  
• Contribute to preparedness actions, provide technical recommendations, and monitor procurement-specific risks.
  
• Act in emergency response capacity as required to meet urgent food assistance needs.