Emergency Response Procurement and Logistics Coordinator

About the role

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Procurement and Logistics Coordinator for its Emergency Response work within the International Projects team in Juba, South Sudan. The role covers designing and maintaining a reliable procurement, transportation and storage system, acting as main contact for large-scale purchases and keeping field staff informed so supplies arrive safely and on schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and act as a consistent witness.
• Design, implement and maintain a reliable procurement, transportation and storage system, with accurate logistics plans matched to program needs and deadlines.
• Act as main contact for large-scale purchases, secure the right goods from the right vendors at the right price and time, uphold the procurement policy, vet suppliers to prevent corruption and comply with South Sudan government regulations, exemptions and freight-forwarding requirements.
• Work with the Flights & Transportation Coordinator, monitor road access and security across South Sudan and give real-time status updates to field staff.
• Manage supplier payments, keep an accurate asset inventory verified twice a year, support internal and external audits, and build relationships with customs, NGOs, military logistics and other partners.
• Foster a harmonious work environment through training, performance reviews and quarterly check-ins, and spend 2% of time interacting directly with beneficiaries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, with at least three years of related experience in logistics and/or procurement and experience managing staff; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience with food assistance and/or agricultural programs and/or community-based programming in Africa.
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); completion can be arranged after hiring.
• Fluency in English; a basic level of Arabic is beneficial.
• Domestic and international travel of about 50 days per year, with own travel documents and vaccinations.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of access or other relational database systems is beneficial.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and network with government, civil society and community partners.

What we offer

• International medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid family medical leave, retirement savings plan and paid holidays.
• 12 vacation/personal days and 10 sick days.
• On-site medical clinic for staff and dependents when at the headquarters.