Senior Procurement Specialist - Public Sector & Compliance

UNOPS; Freetown (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UNOPS is seeking a Procurement Senior Officer to lead strategic procurement activities, ensure compliance with international procurement rules, and manage risk to deliver best value for money on complex projects.

You will analyze regulations, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and support aggregation and strategic sourcing for energy, water, health and food security initiatives. This role emphasizes ethics, teamwork, and results-driven performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) with 2 years of relevant experience is required.
• A globally or nationally recognized professional certificate (e.g. CIPS) is desired.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities in accordance with UNOPS rules, regulations, policies and strategic frameworks.
• Review procurement plans and develop fit-for-purpose strategies that incorporate sustainability and value-for-money.
• Coordinate end-to-end procurement processes (RFQs, ITBs, RFPs) in line with UNOPS policies.
• Prepare submissions to the Contract and Property Committees (CPCs) and manage supplier information in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with project managers for supplier performance evaluation and provide procurement guidance.

Skills

Procurement policy

Risk management

Supplier relations

Contract negotiation

ERP systems

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

G-Suite

oneUNOPS ERP

Job description

UNOPS is seeking a Procurement Senior Officer to lead strategic procurement activities, ensure compliance with international procurement rules, and manage risk to deliver best value for money on complex projects.

You will analyze regulations, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and support aggregation and strategic sourcing for energy, water, health and food security initiatives. This role emphasizes ethics, teamwork, and results-driven performance.