Procurement Associate – Food Aid, Manila

United Nations World Food Programme; Manila; On-site; PHP 701,000 - 839,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Leave benefits

Job summary

United Nations World Food Programme in Manila seeks a Procurement Associate to provide coordination, administrative services, and research to support procurement activities. The role involves identifying suppliers, preparing documents, and ensuring cost-effective purchases.

The successful candidate will work with internal teams to align with programme needs and maintain records. The position requires strong English communication, with a focus on timely procurement processes and collaboration

Qualifications

• Secondary education with procurement certification or training.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, economics or related field desirable but not required.
• At least six years of procurement experience.
• Experience with supplier research/assessment.
• Strong coordination with operations (logistics, retailers, traders).

Responsibilities

• Provide operational coordination and administrative services for procurement projects.
• Identify and recommend potential suppliers and support supplier selection.
• Review and prioritize purchasing requests to secure goods/services at the lowest cost.
• Contribute to supplier negotiations with senior staff.
• Prepare Purchase Orders and contracts for approval.
• Resolve issues related to delivered goods.
• Analyze data to support procurement decision-making.
• Maintain and update procurement records and databases.
• Maintain internal relationships to align procurement with programs.

Skills

Procurement coordination

Vendor assessment

Data analysis

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor in business/public administration or related (desirable)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

United Nations World Food Programme in Manila seeks a Procurement Associate to provide coordination, administrative services, and research to support procurement activities. The role involves identifying suppliers, preparing documents, and ensuring cost-effective purchases.

The successful candidate will work with internal teams to align with programme needs and maintain records. The position requires strong English communication, with a focus on timely procurement processes and collaboration