Junior Procurement Specialist

XLA; United States; À distance; USD 4 400 - 8 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

XLA is seeking a Junior Procurement Specialist based in the Philippines to support the MCC-funded Interim Procurement Agent contract. The role works remotely with the Lead and Senior Specialists and is contingent upon contract award.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in procurement or related fields, fluent English, and strong MS Office skills. The position requires reliable internet and overlapping hours with U.S. Eastern and West Africa time zones.

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

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Excel

Word

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Excel

Word

Description du poste

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