Procurement Analyst: Local Governments & SDG Impact

UN News; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDP is seeking a Procurement Analyst to lead and optimize procurement processes across the organization’s local government and UNDP projects. You will ensure compliance with UNDP rules, develop SOPs, manage supplier rosters, and implement strategic sourcing and e-procurement tools to drive value and accountability.

The role involves coordinating with the Operations Specialist at Bonn and supporting knowledge sharing, training, and cross‑unit collaboration to improve procurement outcomes for

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required in a relevant field or evidence of equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CIPS level 3 is highly desirable; if not available, obtain within one year of recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Elaborate and manage implementation of innovative and sustainable procurement strategies in alignment with fairness, integrity and transparency to achieve best value.
• Ensure full compliance of procurement activities with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies, and priorities through internal controls and procurement management system.
• Elaborate/establish internal procurement SOPs, map procurement processes, and manage workflows in Procurement Unit.
• Discuss procurement strategies with projects and donors to ensure mutual alignment.
• Manage sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, contract management, and performance measurement.
• Prepare procurement plans for the Business Unit and projects; monitor their implementation.
• Liaise with technical managers to review TOR and support evaluations.
• Oversee monitoring systems for RFQ/ITB/RFP processes and ensure proper approvals and documentation.
• Develop and manage e-procurement system and supplier rosters; implement long-term frameworks where applicable.
• Provide knowledge sharing and capacity building for procurement across UNDP offices and partners.

Skills

Procurement management

Public sector procurement

UNDP rules and procedures

Education

Advanced degree in Economics/Business/Law/Public Administration/Political Science/Urban Planning/International Development

Bachelor's degree with 2 extra years of qualifying experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

UNDP is seeking a Procurement Analyst to lead and optimize procurement processes across the organization’s local government and UNDP projects. You will ensure compliance with UNDP rules, develop SOPs, manage supplier rosters, and implement strategic sourcing and e-procurement tools to drive value and accountability.

The role involves coordinating with the Operations Specialist at Bonn and supporting knowledge sharing, training, and cross‑unit collaboration to improve procurement outcomes for