Procurement Lead - Liberia

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

Role Purpose

Plan International Liberia is seeking a highly experienced Procurement Lead to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Country Office procurement function. The role will ensure the efficient, compliant, and cost-effective procurement of goods, works, and services across all development and humanitarian projects, including major donor-funded program.

The Procurement Lead will supervise the procurement team, strengthen procurement systems and processes, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure full compliance with Plan International policies and donor requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Leadership & Management

• Lead and oversee end-to-end procurement processes, including sourcing, tendering, bid evaluation, contracting, supplier management, and contract administration.
• Ensure procurement activities are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with organizational and donor regulations.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies, sourcing plans, long-term agreements (LTAs), and performance improvement initiatives.
• Strengthen procurement systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure audit readiness.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Provide leadership, supervision, and technical guidance to the Country Office procurement team.
• Manage staff performance, workload allocation, coaching, and professional development.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Work closely with program, finance, logistics, and project teams to align procurement plans with operational needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, donors, government counterparts, and other stakeholders.
• Represent Plan International Liberia in relevant procurement and supply chain forums.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to Plan International procurement policies, donor regulations, and industry best practices.
• Monitor supplier performance and procurement compliance, addressing risks and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Support audits, reviews, and reporting requirements across all projects and grants.

What We Are Looking For :

Qualifications & Experience

• Postgraduate degree or professional qualification in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Extensive years of progressive procurement and supply chain management experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing the full procurement cycle within NGO, humanitarian, development, or donor-funded environments.
• Strong experience leading procurement teams and driving organizational procurement improvements.
• Knowledge of procurement compliance, contract management, supplier relationship management, and internal control systems.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent planning, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and representation skills.

Safeguarding and Equality

Plan International is committed to safeguarding children and young people, gender equality, inclusion, and diversity. The successful candidate must uphold Plan International's Code of Conduct and safeguarding standards and ensure these principles are embedded within all procurement activities.

Location:             Country Office, Monrovia

Type of Role:       Fixed Term - this role is open to those that have the pre-existing right to live and work in Liberia only

Reports to:          Operations Manager

Closing Date:      21 September 2026

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.