Procurement Smart Sourcing Specialist

hace 4 días


Panamá, Panamá, Panamá Programa Mundial de Alimentos A tiempo completo

Transforming Procurement for a Hunger-Free World

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Smart Sourcing Specialist to join our team in [Location]. As a key member of our Supply Chain and Delivery Division, you will play a pivotal role in implementing our digital procurement solution, driving cost savings, and improving efficiency across our global operations.

About the Role

The Procurement Smart Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for facilitating change management, providing support and guidance to regional and country-level teams, coordinating training and communication, and monitoring progress and feedback. You will work closely with our project team to develop and deliver training programs, promote awareness and understanding of the digital solution, and drive adoption of new processes and tools.

Key Accountabilities

  1. Facilitate change management and promote awareness and understanding of the digital solution among regional stakeholders.
  2. Provide support and guidance to regional and country-level teams throughout the implementation process.
  3. Coordinate training and communication, including informational sessions, workshops, and training sessions.
  4. Monitor progress and feedback, identifying areas of success and areas requiring additional support or intervention.

Deliverables at the End of Contract

  1. Stakeholder engagement and advocacy for the digital solution.
  2. Training and capacity building, including the development and delivery of training programs.
  3. Communication and awareness, including the development and implementation of communication plans.
  4. Change management support, including the identification and implementation of change management initiatives and interventions.

WFP Leadership Framework: Expected Behaviours

Lead by example with integrity, drive results and deliver on commitments, be inclusive and collaborative, apply strategic thinking, and build and maintain sustainable partnerships.

Standard and Minimum Qualifications

Education: Advanced University degree in relevant field such as supply chain, business administration, procurement and/or change management, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Experience: At least 3-5 years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in supply chain, business administration, procurement and/or change management.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English and Spanish.

Knowledge and Skills

  • In-depth understanding of procurement solutions and management of source to contract and supplier management relationship processes.
  • Strong knowledge on sourcing, contract & CSO in Coupa.
  • Strong knowledge on Coupa sourcing process (RFP, RFI, RFx and Auctions), contract collaboration (template, forms, workflow etc).
  • Proven experience in change management, preferably within the context of procurement or digital solution implementation projects.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Experience in training and capacity building, with the ability to develop and deliver engaging and effective training programs.


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