Procurement Associate (SC6)

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting a Procurement Associate (SC6) in Monrovia, Liberia. The post provides specialized support to goods and services procurement and logistics, helping plan, move and distribute medicines and health commodities across all fifteen counties of Liberia. It covers procurement, logistics, transportation, warehousing and distribution, ensuring timely delivery in line with supply chain policies.

Key responsibilities

• Logistics and distribution: coordinate and supervise distribution of medicines and health commodities, plan routes and schedules, monitor transporters and contracts, verify proof of delivery, track commodities and run field monitoring missions
• Procurement operations: review and prioritize procurement requests, support sourcing and supplier identification, prepare solicitations and quotations, negotiate with suppliers, prepare purchase orders and contracts, and resolve supplier issues
• Supply chain coordination: work with programme, procurement, logistics, warehousing, finance and partner teams, support supply chain improvements and contingency planning
• Performance monitoring: keep accurate records, collect and analyse data and KPIs, prepare procurement and distribution reports, and track lead times and risks
• Risk and compliance: monitor risks, maintain risk registers, ensure compliance with procurement, logistics, financial and contractual requirements, and support audits
• Team leadership: supervise logistics support staff, field monitors and temporary personnel, give technical guidance and support staff development

Required profile

• University degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management or a related field
• At least six years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, logistics, supply chain, transportation, warehousing or distribution
• Experience in supplier management, procurement processes, contract administration and supervising support staff
• Fluency in English

Required skills

• Knowledge of procurement and logistics principles and practices
• Ability to analyse operational data and prepare management reports
• Planning, coordination and negotiation skills
• Desirable: experience with ERP and supply chain information management systems

Applications close on 7 November 2026, 23:59 GMT (Monrovia). WFP offers training, internal mobility and an attractive compensation package.