Save the Children Colombia · 15 hours ago
Supply Chain Assistant (Procurement)
Palestine, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expSave the Children is an organization working in development and humanitarian contexts to support children and families. They are seeking a Supply Chain Assistant to support the procurement process, ensuring compliance with policies and efficient procurement of goods and services.
Civic & Social Organization
Responsibilities
Ensure Save the Children procurement policies and procedures are consistently applied in compliance with donor regulations
Support processing of Purchase Requisitions (PRs) by collecting quotations, preparing documentation, tracking orders, and maintaining procurement files
Conduct preliminary compliance checks and prepare competitive bid analyses for review by the Procurement Officer or Supply Chain Coordinator
Apply vendor vetting processes in line with SCI and donor requirements and assist in maintaining the approved supplier database
Participate in emergency or ad-hoc procurement requests as required by operational needs
Report any actual or potential conflicts of interest in accordance with SCI policies
Maintain complete, accurate, and organized procurement records, including PRs, POs, contracts, invoices, approvals, and bid analyses
Maintain and update procurement tracking tools and systems to ensure proper monitoring, reporting, and compliance with audits
Participate in market assessments and identify potential vendors
Coordinate timely delivery of goods with suppliers, program teams, and warehouse staff
Assist in organizing supplier meetings, vendor evaluations, and field visits when required
Provide regular updates on procurement status, delays, or risks to the supply chain management and program teams
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth procurement operations
Participate in internal training sessions to strengthen procurement knowledge and skills
Support onboarding of new staff on procurement procedures and tools when needed
Participate in internal training sessions to strengthen procurement knowledge and skills
Support onboarding of new staff on procurement procedures and tools when needed
Perform any other procurement-related tasks assigned by the supervisor
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field
Minimum 2 years' experience in procurement with international and local NGOs or humanitarian organizations
Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word)
Proficiency in written and spoken English
Detail oriented, honest, flexible, hardworking
Strong organizational and time management skills
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in documentation
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Preferred
Procurement system experience
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS UK) or equivalent Experience is an advantage
Benefits
We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector.
This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions.
Company
Save the Children Colombia
Impulsamos avances significativos en la forma en que el mundo trata a los niños y niñas, con el fin de generar cambios inmediatos y duraderos en sus vidas.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase