Strategic Services Procurement Associate

The Global Fund; Genf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Global Fund seeks an Associate Specialist, Services Procurement (SI) within Supply Operations to manage day-to-day SI procurements end-to-end, under supervision, with exposure to up to USD 500M in spend.

The role emphasizes compliance with procurement policies, coordination with CI PMO and internal stakeholders, and ongoing opportunities to improve delivery through lessons learned and strengthened execution practices.

Qualifications

• Essential: University degree in business administration, procurement and supply chain management, public health, or a related field.
• Desirable: Professional Certifications in Project/Supply Chain/ Procurement/Contract Management/Negotiation Experience
• Essential: Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement and sourcing. Demonstrated experience managing procurement services and/or indirect spend categories (e.g., technical assistance, professional services). Experience implementing procurement policy, ensuring compliance and implementing performance frameworks.
• Desirable: Experienced working in a matrix organization
• Familiarity with the Global Fund’s operating model, governance and sourcing frameworks Working experience in health product procurement and supply chain management with Low Middle-Income Countries

Responsibilities

• Operational delivery of SI services procurement end-to-end under supervision, including preparation of solicitation documents, coordination of procurement processes, and execution of tenders in line with approved sourcing approaches, for a total volume of up to USD 500M.
• Tender administration and evaluation support Support the administration of RfPs and other solicitation processes, including coordination of TECs, management of vendor communications, documentation of evaluations, and preparation of award materials.
• Stakeholder coordination Coordinate with the CI PMO, SI teams, Finance, Legal, and vendors to support smooth execution of procurement activities and timely resolution of operational issues.
• Tracking, monitoring, and reporting Track procurement milestones, contract status, and utilization of SI-financed services, contributing data and inputs to absorption monitoring and reporting to CI PMO and management.
• Process discipline and compliance Apply Global Fund procurement policies, procedures, and tools consistently, ensuring high-quality documentation and flagging risks, delays, or deviations for escalation.
• Continuous learning and improvement Contribute to improving SI procurement delivery by identifying operational efficiencies, capturing lessons learned, and strengthening execution practices. Subject to change by the Executive Director at any time at their sole discretion.

Education

University degree in business administration, procurement and supply chain management, public health, or a related field

Job description

The Global Fund seeks an Associate Specialist, Services Procurement (SI) within Supply Operations to manage day-to-day SI procurements end-to-end, under supervision, with exposure to up to USD 500M in spend.

The role emphasizes compliance with procurement policies, coordination with CI PMO and internal stakeholders, and ongoing opportunities to improve delivery through lessons learned and strengthened execution practices.