Procurement and Logistics Coordinator - Emergency Response

About the role

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Procurement and Logistics Coordinator for its International Projects team in Juba, South Sudan. The role covers emergency response logistics, including procurement, transportation and storage, and works closely with the Flights & Transportation Coordinator to ensure supplies reach field staff 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, vetting suppliers to prevent corruption and complying with South Sudan government regulations, exemptions and freight-forwarding requirements.
• Monitor road access and security across South Sudan and give field staff real-time status updates.
• 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, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years' related experience in logistics and/or procurement and experience managing staff.
• Previous experience with food assistance, agricultural programs or community-based programming in Africa.
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); completion can be arranged after hire.
• Fluency in English; a basic level of Arabic is beneficial.
• Domestic and international travel of about 50 days per year, with 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.