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Key Responsibilities:

The Sourcing Coordinator supports World Vision Papua New Guinea by developing and implementing strategic and tactical procurement plans at both national and area program levels, ensuring alignment with sourcing strategies and organizational needs. The role leads vendor management, contract negotiations, and compliance processes while maintaining accurate procurement data and driving accountability through effective use of systems such as Provision, Coupa, GABI, and WatchDog. Additionally, the position builds staff capacity, strengthens supply chain systems, and fosters strong relationships with vendors, programs, and internal teams to achieve efficient, transparent, and high-quality procurement outcomes.

Strategy Development & Planning

Review National Office and Area Program Annual Procurement Plan or Activity Plan to prepare Annual or Quarterly Procurement Plan in National Office and Area Program level in collaboration with Supply Chain Manager.
Review Area program Sourcing Plan to prepare Area Program Sourcing Plan which aligned with National Sourcing Plan.
Execute strategic and tactical contract in Provision at Area program and National level.
Implement strategic sourcing plan based on approved annual/quarterly procurement plan or Historical spend on Coupa at national and area program level.

Resource Acquisition & Management

Look for opportunities to build strong and strategic relation with vendor at National Office and Area Program level - to reduce tactical/transactional buying.
Visit Area programs at least on a quarterly basis

Capacity Building

Provide technical advice for area program team in developing procurement plan, strategy and implementation.
Provide capacity building, guidance and support on procurement system (Provision End-to-End, Gabi, WatchDog) at Area program and field/national office level.
Provide Supply Chain orientation at Area program and field/national office level

Accountability & Quality Assurance:

·Lead procurement processes by preparing committee documentation, managing standard bidding procedures, and aligning procurement plans with technical team needs.
Conduct vendor prequalification, onboarding, and periodic evaluations while ensuring supplier compliance with organizational policies.
Maintain accurate procurement data in Coupa, achieve 90% procurement capture, eliminate retrospective spend, and ensure on-time goods receipting and PO closures.
Manage contracts and sourcing activities including vendor negotiations, contract lifecycle tracking, catalog updates, and minimizing offline purchases.
Support end-users by managing system access, responding to Provision-related inquiries, and ensuring adherence to procurement KPIs and documentation standards.

Networking & Coordination:

Coordinate with Procurement at Area Program level on doing procurement analysis needed for implementation of strategic sourcing.
Coordinate with NO and Area Program on procurement process
Develop good networking with vendors and consultants/contractors and update their information for organization interest

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only