Supply And Logistics Associate, (Gs-6), Mexico City, Mexico, 90747

Unicef; Xico; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An international organization committed to child welfare is seeking a Supply & Logistics Associate in Veracruz, Mexico. The role demands extensive experience in supply chain management and procurement, alongside strong communication skills in Spanish and English. The ideal candidate will support various logistical operations and collaborate on national supply chain strengthening initiatives. This is a chance to join a diverse workforce focused on impactful work in humanitarian contexts.

Servicios

Paid parental leave

Breastfeeding breaks

Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities

Formación

• Minimum of six years of relevant experience in supply chain, procurement, or contracts management.
• Fluency in Spanish; Intermediate level of English required.
• Certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or recognized procurement credentials are desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Support supply and procurement planning.
• Manage procurement and contracting processes.
• Ensure in-country logistics and inventory management.
• Strengthen national supply chains and coordinate partnerships.

Conocimientos

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Communication

Data Management

Collaboration

Educación

Completion of secondary education

Herramientas

SAP (VISION)

Descripción del empleo

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed.

Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world.

We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

UNICEF Mexico is a medium‑size Country Office with programmatic activity and operations through the north and south borders, responding to humanitarian emergencies, delivering services to PFP and the core team in the central region of Mexico.

The Supply & Logistics Associate is accountable for both specialized and procedural communications, supply, logistics and operational services. The incumbent performs highly skilled work on UNICEF supply chains, manages complex cases and client requests, and has a highly independent role that allows Associates to lead and carry out end‑to‑end supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Support Supply and Procurement Planning
• Procurement / contracting
• In‑country logistics
• Warehousing and inventory management
• Partnership, coordination and collaboration
• Supply Chain Strengthening for national / government supply chains
• Alternative delivery mechanisms, Procurement Services and Supply Financing
• Localization
• Emergency Preparedness
• Info‑ and Data management and reporting
• Other duties / responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Completion of secondary education.
• Work Experience: Minimum of six years of relevant experience in supply chain, procurement, strategic sourcing and / or contracts management. (Three (3) years plus an additional two (2) years may be substituted for candidates holding a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree respectively.)
• Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing and / or contracts management and / or supply administration.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish; Intermediate level of English.

Desirable

• Previous experience with SAP (VISION) or similar ERP.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
• Secondary education supplemented by technical or university courses in Finance, Business Administration, International Relations, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement or related fields.
• Holding certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or other recognized procurement credentials.
• For GS category positions, only candidates who are nationals of the country or that hold a valid work permit or residency status will be considered.

UNICEF is committed to an inclusive, diverse workforce and encourages applicants from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities, including neurodivergence.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.

All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to UNICEF’s standards and principles. Background checks will include verification of academic credentials and employment history. Selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation confidentially. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.

If you are selected, you will be required to comply with the UN’s vaccination and visa requirements. UNICEF will not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes.

Should you have any questions or require an accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email on the UNICEF Careers webpage.