Procurement Associate / Procurement Assistant

CTG - Committed To Good is seeking a Procurement Associate/Procurement Assistant based in Islamabad. The role involves providing coordination, administrative support, and research to ensure efficient procurement processes. The successful candidate will assist in supplier identification, manage purchasing requests, support negotiations, prepare purchase orders and contracts, resolve delivery issues, and maintain procurement databases. Collaboration with internal teams is essential to align procurement activities with broader organizational programs. This position requires strong organizational skills and experience in procurement within the Asian context.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide operational coordination and administrative support for procurement projects, adhering to standard procedures to facilitate timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
- Identify and recommend potential suppliers, compiling necessary documentation to support supplier selection processes.
- Review, prioritize, and record purchasing requests, assisting requisitioners to ensure procurement aligns with organizational needs and budget constraints.
- Support negotiations with new suppliers alongside senior officers to secure favorable terms and competitive pricing.
- Prepare purchase orders, contracts, and supporting documents for approval, ensuring compliance with delegated authority and organizational policies.
- Address and resolve issues related to delivered goods by liaising with relevant parties and following established procedures to ensure timely solutions.
- Conduct research, collect and analyze procurement data, and produce reports that support informed decision-making by procurement officers and stakeholders.
- Maintain and update procurement databases and records to ensure accuracy, organization, and accessibility for reporting and operational needs.
- Foster and maintain relationships with internal counterparts to ensure procurement activities are aligned with wider program objectives.
- Supervise support staff by providing guidance and practical advice to meet individual and team goals within agreed timelines.
- Follow emergency preparedness protocols to support rapid response and deployment of resources during crises.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the activity manager, consistent with the role’s level and expertise.

Required Qualifications

- Completion of secondary school education is mandatory.
- A minimum of six years’ experience in procurement, contracting, supply chain, administration, or related technical fields is required.
- At least six years of professional experience within Asia.
- Fluency in both written and spoken English and Urdu is essential.
- Demonstrated knowledge of procurement processes, including familiarity with locally sourced commodities and services.
- Experience in supplier research and coordination with various vendors such as retailers, wholesalers, and traders.
- Ability to manage procurement linkages with other operational areas such as logistics.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Information

- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, Management, or a related social science field is desirable.
- This vacancy is open to Pakistan nationals only and will be used to build a roster of prequalified candidates for future opportunities at the same or lower levels within Pakistan.
- CTG emphasizes zero tolerance for any form of exploitation and abuse, adhering strictly to its Code of Conduct.
- Candidates are encouraged to ensure their profiles are current with accurate experience and education details to facilitate consideration.
- No fees will ever be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.

This role reports directly to the line manager and does not include team management responsibilities. Candidates are advised to carefully review the requirements before applying, as applications from unqualified individuals may not be considered. The application deadline is December 31, 2026.