Procurement Specialist

il y a 2 semaines


Montpellier, Occitanie, France CIMMYT Temps plein
About CIMMYT

CIMMYT is a leading international organization dedicated to improving agricultural productivity and food security. With a strong focus on applied agricultural science, CIMMYT works to enhance the livelihoods of millions of resource-poor farmers in the Global South.

Job Summary

CIMMYT is seeking a highly skilled Procurement Analyst to join our Purchasing unit team in the Business Services Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Communicate effectively with programs/departments/areas to identify their needs and deliver goods and services.
  • Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, assess their capabilities, and negotiate contracts in accordance with CIMMYT Legal requirements.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality assurance, and favorable terms.
  • Address any issues or concerns that may arise during the procurement process.
  • Manage purchase requisitions from research programs/departments/areas, including reviewing and verifying requisitions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
  • Conduct follow-up meetings with programs/departments/areas to track progress on special projects.
  • Address inquiries about products, services, and CIMMYT purchasing policies promptly and courteously, resolving problems efficiently.
  • Monitor the procurement process, track order status, and coordinate with buyers and internal stakeholders to expedite deliveries.
  • Contribute to implementing purchasing processes at CIMMYT and develop communication approaches to support information dissemination and updates.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with procurement activities, such as supply chain disruptions, quality issues, and compliance breaches.
  • Conduct data analysis on acquisition metrics, trends, and patterns within research programs.
  • Collaborate closely with buyers to ensure continuity of services and address any issues that arise during the purchasing cycle.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field such as business administration, economics, logistics, supply chain management, purchasing, international trade, or commercial relations/economics.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a procurement analyst position with increasing levels of responsibility in a medium-sized to large grant-funded organization.
  • Advanced level of English language proficiency (English test will be administered; candidate must score a minimum of C1 as per CEFR).
  • High levels of customer service skills and experience.
  • Advanced level in MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with AX Dynamics is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently and demonstrate prioritization and planning skills.
  • The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Client Orientation, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution.
Benefits

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law, our package of benefits includes year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, and social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR/Infonavit).


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