9 Jul
Procurement Team Lead
Functional Setting
Under the overall guidance of the Head of ICMPD’s Procurement and Grants Unit (HoPGU) and as part of PGU, Vienna, the Procurement Team Lead, working in collaboration with procurement and project teams, is responsible for the management, planning, monitoring and control of medium and high-risk project procurement processes and activities in compliance with ICMPD’s regulatory framework and established procurement processes and procedures as well as relevant donor rules and regulations. Working closely with the HoPGU, s/he ensures a technically sound, accurate and timely planning of procurement in high-risk projects and supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of procurement activities at all stages of procurement process. S/he develops projects’ procurement strategies and maintains a consolidated procurement plan for projects.
Position-Specific Expertise
- Demonstrated success in managing all stages and aspects of tender and evaluation processes in accordance with procurement plans and timelines, ensuring best possible value-for-money.
- Ability to provide effective advice to stakeholders in the initiation and deployment of procurement activities and contract management processes.
- Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Analytical thinking and ability to integrate new approaches and innovations to ensure the effective implementation of projects-related procurement processes.
- Adaptability and flexibility.
- Strong sense of teamwork and effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively guide and supervise the work of procurement staff.
Position-Specific Qualifications and Language Skills
- Master's Degree related to the area of work.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management at the international level.
- Strong knowledge of EU public procurement and financial rules and regulations including preparation, opening and evaluation of EU public procurement procedures.
- Strong knowledge of E-Tendering platforms is an asset.
- Public procurement certification from an internationally recognized provider such as CIPS is an asset (level 3/4).
- Experience in managing conflict priorities and working with tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in (verbal/written) English; proficiency in a major EU language as well as French and Arabic languages, is an asset.
- Proficiency in the use of standard IT tools.