With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Procurement & Supply Chain Portfolio Management

• Execute the entire procurement cycle from purchase request to goods receipt and reverse logistics while ensuring efficiency, compliance, and transparency.
• Review and process Purchase Requisitions (PRs) through the Supply Chain Automation and Integration (SCAI) platform or other authorized systems.
• Lead sourcing activities including preparation of solicitation documents, communication with potential suppliers, documentation collation, and submission of vendor recommendations to relevant authorities or the Purchase Committee.
• Ensure all procurement bidding requirements are met for assigned purchase requests, including quotation registration, sealed bid submission, and sample verification reports.
• Promote and expand category-based Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) at the local level, guided by the annual procurement plan and sourcing strategy.
• Develop and regularly update a commodity catalogue for goods, works, and services procured by WVI Nepal and its Partner NGOs.
• Establish and maintain a pre-qualified supplier database to ensure reliable sourcing and value for money.
• Foster positive supplier relationships while upholding WVI Nepal’s core values, ethics, and procurement principles.
• Conduct market trend analyses to inform strategic sourcing decisions and adapt to changing business environments.
• Contribute to capacity building of Partner NGOs to strengthen compliance, enhance procurement skills, and promote strategic sourcing practices.

Risk Management, Compliance/Review & Support

• Ensure the Block Party Screening (BPS) before the process of procurement as per WVI Nepal Procurement manual.
• Conduct Supplier Orientation working with NGO Partners
• Managing contracting and evaluating the effective implementation according to agreed terms and conditions
• Support to mitigate the SCM risk and establish the control to improve the existing process and practice.
• Occasional field visits to monitor PNGO and implementing area to ensure the fair distribution.
• Assist to increase the cost savings through healthy negotiation and ensure to effective and efficient service and fast and flexible.

Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare and submit periodic updates on procurement status, including PR tracking, purchase order progress, and contract implementation summaries for the Supply Chain Management & Admin Coordinator.
• Report on the status of procurement documentation, highlighting compliance with standard procedures, use of approved templates, and areas requiring follow-up or corrective action.
• Compile and share reports on supplier performance, market trends, and pricing updates to support strategic sourcing and informed decision-making.

Required Professional Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience in the field of procurement and supply chain management
• At least three years of professional experience in the field of humanitarian and development work.

Required Education, training, license, registration and certification

Bachelor’s degree in management, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Sound understanding of procurement and supply chain management principles and practices.
• Strong computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet tools).
• Excellent command of both English and Nepali languages, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to articulate and present ideas clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Practical experience and applied knowledge in procurement and supply chain operations.
• Familiarity with global supply chain standards, financial systems, and procedural requirements.

Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize digital platforms and technologies

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only