Senior Supply Chain Associate - Procurement Compliance

About the role

The Manila Supply Chain Unit (MSCU), part of the Supply Chain Division of IOM, provides advisory, back-office, global warehouse and field procurement support for IOM projects worldwide. This Senior Supply Chain Associate position sits in the Procurement Compliance and Training Team, reporting to the Senior Supply Chain and Procurement Officer and the National Procurement Officer (team leader). The role covers complex procurement compliance reviews, technical analysis, risk management and quality assurance, and serves as a senior technical resource on procurement compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the allocation, tracking and prioritisation of Procurement Process Review (PPR) cases and guide team members so that reviews meet established standards and service requirements.
• Act as a senior technical focal point for complex, high-risk or emergency procurement reviews and advise colleagues on policy interpretation and compliance.
• Support the MSCU Head in applying IOM procurement policies consistently, through reviews, analytical assessments, Procurement Review Summaries and technical observations.
• Analyse review findings, recommendations and acquisition trends to spot systemic issues, risks and opportunities for stronger controls.
• Contribute to quality control mechanisms, internal controls and risk mitigation strategies, and recommend procedural and policy improvements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Management or a related field with five years of relevant experience; or high school diploma with seven years of relevant experience.
• Certification in procurement (e.g. CIPS or equivalent) is desirable.
• Advantageous: procurement compliance reviews, risk assessments or quality assurance experience; three years of procurement experience in the UN common system or an international public organisation; ERP experience in purchasing or supply chain.

Required skills

• Knowledge of procurement compliance review, risk management and quality assurance principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret procurement policies and regulations.
• Proficiency in Oracle and MS Office (Word, Excel); PowerPoint and Visio are an advantage.
• Organised, detail oriented and able to work in a team with colleagues from diverse cultures.

Applications are submitted through the IOM e-recruitment system; offers depend on funding confirmation and medical and security clearance.