Procurement Associate G6

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting a Procurement Associate (G6) in Beirut. The role provides coordination, administrative and research support for procurement activities, ensuring the timely, compliant and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services for WFP operations. It contributes to procurement planning, sourcing, contract management, market analysis and supplier relationship management, and gives technical guidance and supervision to procurement support staff.

Key responsibilities

• Provide operational coordination and administrative support for procurement projects and activities.
• Identify and recommend potential suppliers and compile data and documents to support supplier selection.
• Review, record and prioritise purchasing requests and support requisitioners.
• Contribute to negotiations with new suppliers on terms and conditions of orders, alongside a senior officer.
• Prepare purchase orders, contracts and supporting documentation for approval, and approve purchases within delegated authority.
• Resolve issues related to delivered goods, liaising with all parties and following standard processes.
• Research, collect and analyse data to produce reports for Procurement Officers and stakeholders.
• Manage and develop databases and records so information is accurate, organised and available.
• Maintain relationships with internal counterparts to align procurement with wider programmes.
• Supervise support staff, giving practical advice and guidance.
• Follow emergency preparedness practices to help WFP respond quickly to crises.

Required profile

• At least six years of progressively responsible experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Secondary school education; a university degree in supply chain, business management or finance is a plus.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic; knowledge of French is an added advantage.
• Experience researching suppliers and coordinating with retailers, wholesalers and traders, including due diligence and capability assessment.
• Experience in procurement-related analysis such as spend analysis, market analysis, benchmarking, cost saving and contract utilisation.

What we offer

• An inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment.
• Training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship and internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path across country, regional and global offices.
• An attractive compensation package (see the Terms and Conditions of the vacancy).