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About the Role
The Procurement Associate will manage the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services, primarily for the Foundation’s new office in Geneva, Switzerland. This role supports business objectives by sourcing, negotiating, and establishing supplier relationships in compliance with Foundation policies and budget.
Responsibilities
- Engage with stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure procurement activities are aligned.
- Manage the procurement lifecycle, from sourcing and negotiation to purchasing and supplier relationship management.
- Ensure strict governance and compliance with sustainability practices and legislation across jurisdictions.
- Ensure procurement activities are cost-effective, timely, and in line with budget and quality requirements.
- Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
- Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers.
- Lead contract negotiations with suppliers in collaboration with the Legal department.
- Ensure contracts comply with regulatory standards.
- Maintain a supplier database.
- Monitor supplier performance and ensure contract compliance.
- Manage supplier disputes and ensure efficient resolutions.
- Prepare and present procurement reports, including spend analysis, supplier performance, and metrics, to senior management.
Requirements
- Solid experience in procurement within a dynamic environment focused on enhancing cost-effectiveness and operational efficiencies.
- Ability to recognise and capitalise on valuable opportunities.
- Experience in managing the end-to-end procurement process.
- Strong background in negotiating and managing supplier relationships.
- Ability to relate to the needs and operating environment of an international not-for-profit body funded by various donors requiring stringent procurement policies.
- A results-driven mindset with a focus on delivering value to the business.
- Ability to understand Foundation needs and recommend fit-for-purpose solutions.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience in working collaboratively with cross-functional and multi-location, cultural and international teams.
- Proactive problem-solver who can use skills and initiative to work both autonomously and collaboratively.
- Strong analytical and data-driven mindset for optimising procurement strategies in a complex environment.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to work effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
- High level of integrity and attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of legal regulations related to public procurement, including contracts and compliance.
- Experience in sustainable procurement practices.
- Experience with cost management and budget control.
- Business fluent French and English.
Skills
- Negotiation
- Stakeholder management
- Problem-solving
- Result-driven
- Project management
- Priority management
- Communication
- Listening skills
- Compliance/integrity
- Global mindset
- Sustainable procurement
- Technical expertise
Location
- London (Hybrid)
Work Type
- Six-month fixed-term contract
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Procurement experience
Education Level
- MCIPS equivalent qualification preferred
Benefits
- Rewarding work that serves the public interest
- Engagement with diverse international experts
- Inclusive and collaborative teams
- Intellectually challenging projects
- Flexible working arrangements
- Numerous areas of specialisation
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
About the Company
- At the IFRS Foundation, we believe better information leads to better decisions. We set financial reporting standards that enable companies to meet the evolving information needs of the global capital markets. United by our purpose to foster trust, growth and long-term financial stability in the global economy, we engage in challenging, meaningful work every day—across all our areas of expertise.
- Diversity and inclusion are seen as key strengths of our organisation. These qualities are essential for us to engage with and meet the needs of our varied global stakeholders, and they are part of what makes the IFRS Foundation a great place to work.