Junior Procurement Specialist

XLA; Philippines; Remote; PHP 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

XLA in the Philippines seeks a Junior Procurement Specialist to support MCC-funded Interim Procurement Agent contracts. The role is remote, working with Lead and Senior Specialists across time zones.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree with 2+ years in procurement or logistics, strong English skills, and MS Office proficiency. Residency in the Philippines and reliable internet are required, with overlapping hours for US Eastern and West Africa time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or similar academic credential.
• 2+ years of procurement, supply chain or logistics experience.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Based in the Philippines with reliable internet; able to work overlapping hours with U.S. Eastern and West Africa time zones.

Responsibilities

• Draft and format solicitation documents using MCC templates.
• Track active procurements and prepare the weekly procurement status update (Excel).
• Coordinate bidder communications, clarifications and electronic submission tools (Dropbox/Sync, DocuSign, Zoom/Teams).
• Support evaluation panel logistics, minutes and report preparation.
• Maintain procurement files and archives for audit.
• Assist with contract administration tracking and Contractor Past Performance Reports.

Skills

English fluency

Procurement experience

Interpersonal skills

Time zone coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

XLA is seeking a Junior Procurement Specialist based in the Philippines, Junior Procurement Specialists support the procurement team on an MCC-funded Interim Procurement Agent contract, working remotely with the Lead and Senior Specialists. Contingent upon contract award.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or similar academic credential
• 2+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain or logistics (any combination)
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Based in the Philippines with reliable internet; able to work overlapping hours with U.S. Eastern and West Africa time zones

Responsibilities

• Draft and format solicitation documents, notices and addenda using MCC templates
• Track active procurements and prepare the weekly procurement status update (Excel)
• Coordinate bidder communications, clarifications and electronic submission tools (Dropbox/Sync, DocuSign, Zoom/Teams)
• Support evaluation panel logistics, minutes and report preparation
• Maintain procurement files and archives for audit
• Assist with contract administration tracking and Contractor Past Performance Reports

Preferred qualifications

• MCC/MCA, World Bank, ADB, USAID or other donor-funded procurement experience
• Familiarity with Philippine Government Procurement Reform Act (RA 9184/RA 12009) processes
• Procurement certification or coursework

EEO Statement

XLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting equality and integrity in the workplace, professional development and education, and an entrepreneurial atmosphere.

We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our HR team by phone at 703-584-8317 or via email at [e-mail] . For persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or deaf-disabled, XLA will provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter where needed as a reasonable accommodation for the hiring processes.

We are proud to be an EEO/VETERAN EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for self-identifying with either category