Procurement Manager

Fixed-term, full-time

*Offered on a 12-month contract basis initially, with the possibility of extension up to 2 years total, subject to local terms. It is our aim that this role will move to a permanent contract in the future, subject to an internal approval process.

Location: The successful candidate may be based in a country where one of the independent National/Regional Greenpeace organisations (NRO’s) is located. See the locations here. [Unfortunately, we are currently unable to host new staff in a number of NROs at this present time, due to various restrictions. We are unable to support hosting of new staff in Africa, India, US, UK, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Colombia, MENA region, in addition to some other NRO locations. The recruitment team may reach out to you to provide an update as necessary, depending on your location].

Greenpeace International (GPI) is looking for a Procurement Manager to advise stakeholders on procurement processes and oversee the lifecycle of assets within GPI. This role involves strategic coordination, collaboration with internal teams, vendor assessment, contract negotiation, policy development, and ensuring compliance with procurement and asset management policies. The Procurement Manager ensures robust asset tracking, maintenance, and disposal processes, requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments. This role also focuses on sustainability and ethical sourcing, aligning procurement practices with Greenpeace's mission and values.

In this role you will:

• Develop and update procurement and asset management policies and procedures.

• Conduct market research and evaluate potential vendors.

• Manage and improve the procurement to pay process.

• Advise on procurement documentation and vendor performance management.

• Collaborate with Legal and Finance to ensure contract compliance.

• Maintain an up-to-date vendor database.

• Promote sustainable and ethical sourcing practices.

• Oversee asset tagging, inventory, and lifecycle management.

• Coordinate asset needs assessments and plan replacements/upgrades.

• Oversee the disposal of assets at the end of their lifecycle.

• Generate reports and analyses on procurement and asset management.

• Provide insights to optimise procurement strategies.

• Ensure compliance with procurement and asset management standards.

• Maintain accurate documentation and assist in audits.

• Conduct compliance reviews and risk assessments.

For further details about the role, please see the full job description by clicking HERE.

What we’re looking for:

Remember no one has every skill or experience needed for this role and you’ll have the opportunity to learn a lot from the team. We believe someone who has a few of these is well suited to exceed in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, NEVI II, CIPS, or CIPP) are a plus.

• Significant proven experience in procurement management (Preferably in Europe).

• In-depth knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and techniques.

• Familiarity with asset lifecycle management, including tracking, maintenance, and disposal.

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

• Proficiency in using procurement and asset management software or systems.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with stakeholders at all levels.

• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in an agile, fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.

• Familiarity with financial and accounting principles related to procurement and asset management.

• Experience in promoting and implementing sustainable procurement practices and ethical sourcing.

• Knowledge of risk management related to procurement and asset management.

• Commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion at Greenpeace.

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

• Digital literacy skills; the ability to learn and utilise our digital platforms to successfully perform the role function (familiarity with G-Suite, Slack and Zoom is an advantage).

What you can expect:

You’ll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. Staff can also access our wellness initiatives, such as yoga and meditation and also have the opportunity to join our global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion staff communities.

Please visit the careers site here, to learn more about working for Greenpeace.

To Apply

If you share our vision, please click 'apply' to begin your application.

To apply for this role, we require you to answer a selection of key criteria and upload your CV (in English) via our online application form.

Addressing the key criteria is an important part of your application. We will be looking for evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience in these areas. Use examples where possible, to draw attention to experience, knowledge, achievements and skills gained in past employment or voluntary/leisure activities, provided they are relevant to the post.

It’s advisable to prepare your responses to the key criteria before starting your online application, as you are unable to save and return to it at a later date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email us at recruitment.int@greenpeace.org. Please note that all applications have to be filled out via the website and can't be submitted via this email.

We welcome everyone to apply for our positions. We understand that some candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. However, we strongly encourage you to apply if you meet some of the key criteria for our roles. We’d love to know how your unique experience can bring value to our team. We believe in people power and having representation from many different communities to effect change.

Greenpeace International is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognise and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organisation and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and would like to invite you especially to apply!

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 24th November,  23:59 (CET)