Supplier Relationship Management Officer

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) Zimbabwe Country Office is looking for a Supplier Relationship Management Officer in Harare. The postholder reports to the Head of Supply Chain or the designate, works with a high degree of independence and guides staff to ensure effective procurement services. The role leads transparent, timely and cost-effective procurement of food, non-food items and services, strengthening planning, market intelligence, compliance, risk management and cross-functional collaboration.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Country Office Supplier Relationship Management, Vendor Management and Donor Vetting functions
• Lead supplier registration, due diligence, donor vetting, re-vetting, exemption and extension processes
• Develop and implement the SRM strategy, roadmap and standard operating procedures
• Manage supplier performance, including segmentation, evaluations, corrective action plans and supplier development
• Manage supplier databases, vetting records and reporting tools, keeping data accurate and audit-ready
• Conduct market research, supplier mapping and risk assessments, and develop performance dashboards and compliance reports
• Act as focal point for supplier management and donor vetting, advising Procurement, Programme, Finance and Partnerships
• Support audits, donor reviews and compliance exercises, and lead supplier engagement and capacity-building initiatives

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Engineering, Law or Accounting, or first degree with additional related experience and training
• Three or more years in procurement, public and government funds, with vendor and partner work and additional supervisory experience
• Experience in international development or humanitarian sectors is an advantage
• Supervisory experience, delegating and coordinating work
• Fluent oral and written English; intermediate knowledge of other UN languages is a plus

Required skills

• Understanding of procurement systems and corporate operating systems, and ability to run analyses and generate reports
• Ability to manage small contracts or parts of larger ones
• Strong writing, presentation and communication skills, and ability to work with diverse teams
• Time management, problem-solving, autonomy and accountability

Applications are submitted only through the online recruiting system, with a CV and cover letter; shortlisted candidates are contacted. The deadline for applications is 21 November 2026.