Procurement Officer (NOA)

The Procurement Officer leads and manages procurement activities to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of food commodities, non-food items, services, and operational requirements essential to WFP Syria's emergency response and recovery interventions. The role provides technical leadership on procurement strategy, sourcing, contract management, and supplier engagement while strengthening procurement capabilities across WFP and relevant stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement programs and operational activities, (e.g. issue tenders, evaluate offers and negotiate/award contracts), following standard processes and contributing to successful procurement of food and non-food (goods & services) commodities or services.
• Contribute to analysis of data to provide recommendations for process improvement.
• Compile, analyse, and contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely procurement reports and performance insights, enabling informed decision-making, enhancing transparency and consistency of information provided to stakeholders, and supporting continuous process and performance improvement.
• Support procurement audits by compiling required documentation, facilitating timely responses to audit recommendations, and ensuring compliance with applicable rules, policies, and procedures.
• Lead coordination with internal stakeholders to strengthen procurement planning, forecast requirements, and align procurement strategies with programme and operational objectives, ensuring effective resource utilization, supply continuity, and timely delivery of food and non-food assistance.
• Lead and support the development of procurement capabilities across WFP and relevant stakeholders by promoting strategic and proactive procurement practices, designing and delivering training initiatives, and providing technical guidance on food and non-food procurement processes.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical oversight to junior staff, fostering professional development, strengthening team capabilities, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality procurement services and consistent application of procurement standards.
• Contribute to emergency preparedness planning by ensuring procurement strategies, sourcing arrangements, and operational readiness measures are in place to facilitate a timely and effective response to humanitarian crises and sudden operational requirements.
• Serve in assigned emergency response functions as required, leading or supporting procurement activities to ensure the rapid mobilization of food, non-food items, and related services in support of emergency operations.
• Lead the development and presentation of procurement cases to the relevant Procurement Committees, providing robust analysis, risk assessments, and recommendations to facilitate transparent, compliant, and value-for-money procurement decisions.
• Serve as a focal point for procurement systems and processes, providing guidance to junior staff and stakeholders while ensuring the accurate and timely recording of procurement transactions in ERP, COUPA, WINGS, and related systems, safeguarding data quality, compliance, and informed decision-making.
• Manage supplier relationships, oversee vendor registration and performance management activities, and support the development of a reliable and competitive supplier base to ensure effective and value-for-money procurement outcomes.
• Other as required.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Logistics, or another relevant field. Or a first university degree with additional years of relevant professional experience.
• Professional certification in Procurement and Supply Chain management, preferably CIPS Level 3 or above, is highly desirable and will be considered a significant advantage.
• With a master’s degree: At least one (1) years of professional experience, or a bachelor’s degree with at least three (3) years of professional experience in procurement, contract management, supply chain management, or related fields, including experience leading complex procurement portfolios and managing procurement teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end procurement processes, including procurement planning, market analysis, sourcing strategy development, solicitation, evaluation, contract award, and contract management.
• Proven experience managing complex and high-value procurement portfolios across a broad range of goods and services, preferably including food commodities, non-food items (NFIs), logistics, engineering-related services, and operational support requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading commercial negotiations, supplier performance management, and contract administration to achieve best value for money, mitigate risks, and ensure supply continuity.
• Experience developing and implementing procurement strategies, market engagement initiatives, and supplier development approaches that improve operational efficiency, competitiveness, and resilience.
• Fluency (level C) in English and Arabic languages.

Skills

• Procurement Planning
• Market Analysis
• Sourcing Strategy Implementation
• Solicitation
• Evaluation
• Contract Awarding
• Contract Management
• Procurement Portfolio Management
• Commercial Negotiations
• Supplier Performance Monitoring
• Contract Administration
• Procurement Strategies
• Market Engagement
• Supplier Development
• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement Compliance
• Cost-effective Procurement
• Procurement Leadership
• CIPS Certification
• Food Commodities Procurement
• Non-food Items Procurement
• Logistics and Procurement Management

Languages

English, Arabic