Procurement Services Associate (Supply Management)

TL;DR

Procurement Services Associate (Supply Management): Managing complex procurement transactions, cost estimates, sales orders, deliveries, and partner coordination for hirify.global Supply Division with an accent on procurement operations, transaction monitoring, and cross-centre coordination. Focus on analyzing operational risks, coordinating complex projects, ensuring compliance with procurement procedures, and improving transactional processes.

Location: Onsite in Copenhagen, Denmark. The position is a six-month temporary appointment.

Company

hirify.global is a United Nations organization working in more than 190 countries and territories to protect children’s rights and provide life-saving supplies and services.

What you will do

• Manage and monitor procurement transactions, including key accounts and complex projects, for assigned partners.
• Analyze partner requests, clarify specifications and delivery requirements, identify operational risks, and develop mitigation measures.
• Coordinate procurement activities across business units, Supply Division centres, country offices, and external partners.
• Prepare cost estimates, freight quotes, and sales orders while monitoring budgets and delivery commitments.
• Expedite purchase orders and deliveries, support customs clearance, and provide partners with timely status updates.
• Prepare reports, close transaction files, and contribute to operational and process improvements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or A-levels and technical university-level courses in Business Administration or a related field.
• Six years of relevant experience in procurement operations, project management, partner relationship management, or transaction management.
• Experience with SAP, Microsoft Office, procurement processes, analytical work, and customer service.
• Proficient or fluent English is required.
• Ability to work in compliance with hirify.global financial rules, procurement procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Availability to work onsite in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of an additional official UN language or a local language.
• Experience in developing countries, the UN system, or humanitarian and fragile contexts.
• Experience related to maternal or neonatal health, humanitarian preparedness, or country-level operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in an international organization focused on children’s rights and humanitarian supply operations.
• Inclusive workplace committed to diversity, accessibility, and reasonable accommodation.
• Benefits include paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and accommodation for persons with disabilities.
• Appointments are subject to medical clearance, background checks, and applicable inoculation requirements.
• Visa and residence requirements apply to General Service positions; hirify.global does not facilitate working authorization for candidates in this category.

Hiring process

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advanced to the next stage.
• Selected candidates must complete reference, academic, employment, medical, and background checks.
• Government employees selected for employment normally must resign from their government positions before starting the assignment.