Global Surge Procurement Lead - Emergency Responses

FAO; Roma; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FAO is seeking a procurement professional to provide surge support for decentralized offices and global field operations. The role emphasizes timely, compliant procurement of goods and services, with emphasis on Letters of Agreement quality assurance and environmental responsibility.

Advanced degree with seven years of procurement experience is required, including supervisory experience, plus professional procurement qualifications.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with seven years procurement experience, including at least three years in supervision.
• First-level university degree with nine years of relevant experience plus professional qualification acceptable (e.g., CIPS4, MCIPS, FCIPS).
• Proficiency in English (Level C) and intermediate knowledge of another FAO official language (Level B).

Responsibilities

• Provide surge procurement support to FAO Decentralized Offices, addressing emergency response requirements and capacity gaps.
• Coordinate and advise on strategic sourcing solutions and urgent procurement requests.
• Review and authorize purchase orders within delegated limits; research potential suppliers and assess their suitability.
• Support development of compliant procurement proposals with Country Offices.

Skills

International procurement standards

Public sector procurement

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Supervisory experience

Logistics

Procurement IT tools

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

CIPS4 / MCIPS / FCIPS

Tools

Procurement IT tools

Job description

FAO is seeking a procurement professional to provide surge support for decentralized offices and global field operations. The role emphasizes timely, compliant procurement of goods and services, with emphasis on Letters of Agreement quality assurance and environmental responsibility.

Advanced degree with seven years of procurement experience is required, including supervisory experience, plus professional procurement qualifications.