Procurement Assistant

Description

Position Summary: Provide assistance and carry out procurement of goods and services for implementation of Plan International’s programs, strategies, and operations, ensuring efficiency and transparency. Key Highlights: 1. Key role in procurement of goods and services for programs 2. Ensures efficient and transparent use of resources 3. Work with a nonprofit organization having social impact **Plan International** is a nonprofit, development and humanitarian action organization that promotes children's rights and gender equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every girl and boy, even though this is often limited by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination—with girls being the most affected. Working alongside girls, boys, young people, supporters, and partners, we strive for a just world by tackling the root causes of challenges faced by children—particularly vulnerable children. We support children by equipping them to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive change in practices and policies at local, national, and global levels through our reach, experience, and expertise. For over 85 years, we have brought together determined optimists to transform the lives of all girls and boys in more than 80 countries. **We will not stop until equality is achieved!** **THE OPPORTUNITY** Provide assistance and carry out procurement of goods and services for implementation of Plan International’s programs, strategies, and operations. Ensure efficient and transparent use of resources through effective negotiations, in compliance with corporate, country-level, and donor policies, strategies, standards, and procedures. Ensure procurements are environmentally sustainable, promote gender-responsive approaches, and uphold Safeguarding for girls, boys, and young people. **ROLE DIMENSIONS** * Provide administrative support for planning and procurement of goods, services, and works based on principles, procedures, and standards outlined in the Supply Chain Operations Manual and donor guidelines. * Procure goods and services for assigned projects, functional areas, or program units, ensuring adherence to principles, procedures, and standards set forth in the Supply Chain Operations Manual, as well as donor guidelines up to the established threshold. * Support efforts to expand the supplier base. * Support achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs) and management standards for the Procurement pillar. **THE PERSON:** **Essential Requirements*** + Bachelor’s degree in Administration or related field. + Experience in nonprofit organizations. + Demonstrable honesty and integrity, due to the level of resources managed. **Knowledge:*** Knowledge of goods and services markets, local laws, and environmental considerations. * Proficiency with technological tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Teams, Zoom, among others. * Basic English language proficiency (desirable). * SAP system knowledge (desirable). **Skills*** Self-management capability. * Negotiation techniques. * Customer orientation. * Attention to detail, ensuring data integrity and quality. * Communication skills. * Teamwork and proactivity. Location: **Cusco \-** **Peru** Reports to: **Procurement Officer \- CO** Hay Grade: **10** Application Deadline: **April 16, 2026** Click the link below to view the full Position Description: DP Procurement Assistant April 2026\.pdf Equality, diversity, and inclusion lie at the heart of everything **Plan International** stands for. We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to all regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy status, or disability. **Plan International** is grounded in an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a working environment where every team, office, and country is enriched by diverse people, thoughts, and ideas. We foster an organizational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights, and inclusion. Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that, as an organization, we do everything possible to keep children safe. This means we hold specific responsibilities toward the children and girls we interact with, guaranteeing safe conditions to prevent harm and risks against them. A series of pre-employment checks will be conducted in accordance with Plan International’s Child and Youth Protection Policy. **Plan International** also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. Under this scheme, we will request information from applicants’ current or former employers regarding findings or incidents involving sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during their employment, as well as incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting a job application, the applicant confirms understanding of these hiring procedures. **Please note that Plan International will never send emails requesting payments from applicants. Our job opportunities are published only on official websites or networks associated with development and humanitarian aid.**