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Junior Procurement Specialist

XLA

Responsibilities

  • Draft and format solicitation documents, notices and addenda using MCC templates
  • Track active procurements and prepare the weekly procurement status update (Excel)
  • Coordinate bidder communications, clarifications and electronic submission tools (Dropbox/Sync, DocuSign, Zoom/Teams)
  • Support evaluation panel logistics, minutes and report preparation
  • Maintain procurement files and archives for audit
  • Assist with contract administration tracking and Contractor Past Performance Reports

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or similar academic credential
  • 2+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain or logistics (any combination)
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred

  • MCC/MCA, World Bank, ADB, DFAT, UNDP or other donor-funded procurement experience
  • Familiarity with Fiji Government Procurement Regulations
  • Procurement certification or coursework

Required qualifications

Based in Fiji with reliable internet; able to work overlapping hours with U.S. Eastern and West Africa time zones

Preferred qualifications

EEO Statement

XLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting equality and integrity in the workplace, professional development and education, and an entrepreneurial atmosphere.

We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our HR team by phone at 703-584-8317 or via email at [email protected]. For persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or deaf-disabled, XLA will provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter where needed as a reasonable accommodation for the hiring processes.

We are proud to be an EEO/VETERAN EMPLOYER.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for self-identifying with either category