XLA

Program lifecycle management and engineering support

Senior Procurement Specialist

Procurement & SourcingUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeLiberiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Management, Law, Procurement, Engineering, Business, Finance, or Public Administration, or an internationally recognized procurement qualification or certification such as NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CSCP, MCIPS, CPSM, or CPSD.
At least 8 years of relevant public procurement practitioner experience.
Substantial experience in at least two projects developing and/or reviewing procurement documents for goods, works, and services, including bidding documents, evaluation reports, and contracts.
Experience with contract administration and monitoring.
Experience conducting or managing procurements under at least two donor-funded regulatory frameworks, such as those of the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, or African Development Bank.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Competency in the Microsoft Office suite.
In-depth understanding of procurement processes and contract management.
Ability to draft and evaluate documents and prepare reports.
Familiarity with international procurement standards.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Support the Procurement Agent Manager.
Manage high-value and complex procurement packages.
Prepare and review procurement documentation.
Mentor other team members.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Millennium Challenge Corporation procurement is an advantage.

The Senior Procurement Specialist (SPS) supports the Procurement Agent Manager (PAM), manages high-value/complex procurement packages, prepares/reviews procurement documentation, and mentors other team members.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Management, Law, Procurement, Engineering, Business, Finance, Public Administration or related field — OR — an internationally recognized procurement qualification or certification (NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CSCP, MCIPS, CPSM, CPSD)
Minimum 8 years of relevant public procurement practitioner experience
Substantial experience (in at least 2 projects) developing and/or reviewing procurement documents for all categories (goods, works, services), including bidding documents, evaluation reports, and contracts; experience with contract administration and monitoring
Experience conducting or managing procurements under at least 2 donor-funded regulatory frameworks (e.g., World Bank, ADB, AfDB); MCC experience is an advantage
Fluency in written and spoken English required
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Competency in Microsoft Office suite

Specific Skills & Competencies:

In-depth understanding of procurement processes and contract management.
Document drafting, evaluation, and reporting.
Familiarity with international procurement standards.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Fluency in English; competency in Microsoft Office.

EEO Statement

XLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting equality and integrity in the workplace, professional development and education, and an entrepreneurial atmosphere.

We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our HR team by phone at 703-584-8317 or via email at [email protected]. For persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or deaf-disabled, XLA will provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter where needed as a reasonable accommodation for the hiring processes.

We are proud to be an EEO/VETERAN EMPLOYER.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for self-identifying with either category

About the Company

XLA

Program lifecycle management and engineering support

XLA provides government services focused on Program Lifecycle Management, Engineering & Technical Solutions, and International Program Support. It helps agencies manage entire programs—from planning and engineering to execution and international coordination—through ongoing project management, technical expertise, and tailored support. The company works by aligning customer needs with project resources, managing scope, costs, and deliverables, and ensuring accurate, timely data and reporting to meet contract requirements. XLA differentiates itself through its award-winning track record, global staffing (250 employees worldwide), and its emphasis on meeting evolving government demands with reliable performance and international program capabilities. Its goal is to help government agencies stretch budgets and handle increasing service demand by delivering consistent, well-managed programs and outcomes.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, CA
Founded: Not listed

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