Junior Procurement Specialist

TL;DR

Junior Procurement Specialist (Logistics/Supply Chain): Supporting procurement operations and compliance review for a UN agency with an accent on contractual documentation and adherence to organizational rules. Focus on ensuring best value for money and providing specialized support to headquarters and field offices.

Location: Must be currently residing in Rome or within 100 km commuting distance.

Company

The Food and Agriculture Organization (hirify.global) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve food security.

What you will do

• Review and analyze procurement requests and contractual documentation for completeness and compliance.
• Ensure consistency with hirify.global rules, procedures, and procurement policies.
• Liaise with requesting units to facilitate efficient procurement processes.
• Assist headquarters units and field offices with specialized procurement support.
• Maintain high standards of integrity and professional conduct in all procurement activities.

Requirements

• Must be currently residing in Rome or within 100 km commuting distance.
• Advanced university degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Law, Business Administration, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree holders require two additional years of relevant professional experience.
• Working knowledge of public sector and UN procurement principles.
• Fluency in English is required.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of a second language including French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, or Russian.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a specialized UN agency.
• Commitment to workforce diversity and inclusion.
• Professional environment focused on global food security and sustainability.
• Strict adherence to integrity, transparency, and professional conduct standards.