Procurement & Vendor Management Consultant

UN Secretariat; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund Office of Investment Management in New York is seeking a Vendor & Procurement Specialist Consultant for a 12-month assignment. The role focuses on vendor financial management, procurement coordination, contract administration, and governance optimization.

The consultant will support invoicing, procure-to-pay activities, develop operating models and SOPs, and drive automation and technology initiatives, while strengthening procurement governance and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Fluency in English.
• CIPS or CPSM professional certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct current-state assessments of vendor invoicing, accounts payable, and contract administration.
• Document workflows and identify inefficiencies.
• Develop a future-state operating model with governance, SOPs, and a roadmap.
• Provide day-to-day support for invoicing, requisitioning, purchase orders, and payments.
• Assess technology solutions, define RFIs/RFPs, and strengthen governance and reporting.

Skills

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Vendor Financial Management

Contract Administration

Process Assessment

Operating Model Development

SOPs

Technology Assessment

RFI/RFP Development

Procurement Planning

Demand Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Reporting

Data Analysis

Compliance

Education

Master's degree in Procurement / SCM / Business Admin / Finance

First-level university degree with relevant experience

CIPS / CPSM professional certifications desirable

Job description

The United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund Office of Investment Management in New York is seeking a Vendor & Procurement Specialist Consultant for a 12-month assignment. The role focuses on vendor financial management, procurement coordination, contract administration, and governance optimization.

The consultant will support invoicing, procure-to-pay activities, develop operating models and SOPs, and drive automation and technology initiatives, while strengthening procurement governance and