Senior Procurement Specialist; SPS

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.

• If hired, candidate will have to relocate to Sierra Leone.

• Bachelor’s in a relevant field or recognized procurement certification.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant public procurement experience.
• At least 2 projects involving diverse procurement categories (goods, works, services).
• Experience under at least 2 donor frameworks (MCC, WB, ADB, AfDB); experience with contract administration/monitoring.

• 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.

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  or via email at  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.