Procurement and Supply Senior Manager, Health Sector

In line with the framework agreement signed with the Government of Mexico, UNOPS supports different government collaboration initiatives aimed at fighting corruption and transparency in public management, as well as exercises aimed at strengthening government actions in the areas of procurement, infrastructure and management of high-impact projects in Mexico. The work requires strategic and operational perspectives, resource management ensuring transparency, effectiveness and efficiency that promotes the development and continuous strengthening of internal management in order to ensure high quality results, according to the needs of the partner in Mexico.

The objective of the project is to support the Government of Mexico in its effort to guarantee the right to health to the greatest number of inhabitants through the planning and management of the consolidated purchase of medicines (period 2021-2024), as well as assistance in the development of system profiles and model of consolidated purchase of medicines for the health sector of the Government of Mexico. This project has 2 main components:

• COMPONENT 1 (Transparent Procurement of Pharmaceuticals) - Management of multi-year consolidated purchase of medicines (supply of needs during the period 2022-2024).
• COMPONENT 2 (National Capacity Building) - Strengthening and training in the consolidated model for the purchase of medicines for the health sector of the Government of Mexico.

The Procurement and Supply Senior Manager leads a team of Procurement specialists and Procurement officers responsible for the procurement of pharmaceuticals, health supplies and medical devices required by the Government of Mexico with an estimated annual budget of $1.5 billion. The role reports to the Senior Project Manager and has a functional reporting line to the Senior Procurement Advisor. 

The Procurement and Supply Senior Manager is responsible for procurement planning and preparation and for managing all stages of national and international procurement of pharmaceuticals, healing supplies and medical devices. 

Under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Procurement Advisor, the Procurement and Supply Senior Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic and effective procurement reflecting international public procurement best practices, compliance with UNOPS procurement policy, rules, regulations and procedures, ensuring appropriate risk management and obtaining the best value for money for the acquisition of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and supplies.

Summary of key results:

1. Team Management.

2. Leadership of the implementation of procurement processes.

3. Design and Implementation of procurement strategies relevant to the Pharma Sector.

4. Knowledge management and knowledge sharing.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) preferably in Economics, Law, Public Administration, Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, or Procurement.

• A Bachelor’s degree may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree if combined with additional years of experience. 

• Procurement accreditation by recognized learning institutes such as CIPS or ISM is an asset.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional procurement experience including implementation of complex procurement projects.

• Experience leading teams is required. 

• In depth knowledge of World Health Orgranization (WHO) and international standards related to pharmaceutical procurement is an asset.

• Strong understanding of the global pharmacy market and supply chain is an asset.

• Knowledge of UN or UNOPS or public procurement policies and procedures will be considered an asset.

Languages

• Fluent level in English is required.

• Good working level of Spanish is required (at least at intermediate level). 

• Knowledge of Portuguese or French may be considered an advantage.

Type of Contract: International ICA - Individual Contractor Agreement

Regular Monthly Contract: This contract is established in the form of a regular monthly contract, which means, a continuous presentation of services is required during the contract period, with the payments associated with the contract being made at the end of each calendar month. 

Level of Contract: IICA 3. In this announcement, international candidates will be considered. The international salary scale (IICA3) will applied.

Contract Duration: Ongoing ICA – Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance. 

1 place available to work in Mexico City (family work place - family duty station)

UNOPS is an inclusive employer, so we invite women and men regardless of ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity to apply. We are committed to promoting equitable representation. 

Work and personal life balance: UNOPS values its staff and recognizes the importance of maintaining a balance between professional and personal responsabilities. We have a policy of work-personal balance and offer several possibilities for flexible hours. 

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx