Procurement Associate

Take timely corrective actions on purchase orders with budget verification errors and others. Support the projects in issues related to the delivery process of complex purchase orders, ensuring that all aspects of the logistics chain are carried out successfully and in accordance with the contract and applicable customs regulations. Provide advice to the projects on procurement policies and strategies, as well as on complex aspects such as storage, product distribution, consultancy development, etc. Assist the projects in cases of non-compliance with delivery or dispatch conditions, at any point of the logistics chain, supporting the Procurement Analyst and the Head of the Operations Unit, in the follow-up and case solutions.

Collaborate to strength the knowledge and capacities of Regional Hub/RBLAC requesting units on procurement issues; Perform, within the framework of experience and technical skills, other activities assigned to support the management of the Procurement Unit. Institutional Arrangement Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Procurement Analyst, the Procurement Associate provides support for the execution of transparent and efficient procurement services and processes in the Regional Hub for Latin America and the Caribbean/RBLAC. The Procurement Assistant promotes a service-oriented, and consistent with rules and regulations approach in the Unit. The Procurement Associate works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects’ staff in the Regional Hub for LAC, HQs, UN Agencies and UNDP Country Offices in the LAC region to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.

**Competencies CORE COMPETENCIES ACHIEVE RESULTS - LEVEL 1**: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline. THINK INNOVATEVELY - LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements. LEARN CONTINUOUSLY - LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback. ADAPT WITH AGILITY - LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible.

**ACT WITH DETERMINATION - LEVEL 1**: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident. ENGAGE AND PARTNER - LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships. ENABLE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION - LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination. CROSS FUNCTIONAL & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Knowledge Generation: Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need Knowledge Facilitation: Ability to animate individuals and communities of contributors to participate and share, particularly externally.

Oracle Cloud, SAP or PeopleSoft), is desirable. Work experience with the United Nations system or international organizations is an advantage. Required languages Fluency in Spanish and English, both oral and written. Professional certificates Specialized certification in Procurement is highly desirable.