Procurement Officer (Vendor Management)
Quick answer
The United Nations Secretariat is hiring a Procurement Officer (Vendor Management) based in NEW YORK, NY to serve as a senior vendor management expert with responsibilities for the registration and maintenance of the Secretariat's vendor rosters. The position offers an initial one-year appointment.
- Role
- Procurement Officer (Vendor Management)
- Organization
- United Nations Secretariat
- Location
- NEW YORK, NEW YORK
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Other
The role
The Procurement Officer (Vendor Management) will serve as a senior vendor management expert, responsible for the registration and maintenance of the Secretariat's vendor rosters.
What you'll do
- Manage and strengthen vendor registration and due diligence processes
- Maintain vendor outreach and roster data, providing accurate statistics and analysis
- Provide technical advice on procurement activities related to vendor management
- Analyze and evaluate procurement requests, including special approval requests
- Support the procurement process from issuance of international tender invitations to contract award
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in business administration, public administration, commerce, accounting, engineering, law or a related field
- At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, contract management, or related area
- Experience in vendor management, due diligence and risk management, vendor outreach, or similar procurement-related functions for the United Nations or other comparable international organization
- At least two years of supervisory experience
- Ability to draft responses to queries from Member States and oversight bodies on procurement or vendor outreach
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
The job is based in NEW YORK, NY.
What is the compensation for this position?
Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.
How do I apply for this position?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira. The application deadline is 08/29/2026.
What are the key qualifications required for this role?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree and at least seven years of relevant experience in procurement or related areas.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Secretariat's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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