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Are you seeking a Procurement career with impact? Serve as a Procurement Manager, DRC with Samaritans Purse in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This opportunity will allow you to design and oversee the implementation of systems for the procurement, importation, and transportation of emergency relief commodities. With your expertise and high level of integrity, we will be able to continue working to share the Good News of Jesus Christ while maintaining programming that meets the physical needs of the people we are serving. Join us to use your skills and passion to make an impact with an eternal purpose!

A day in the life of a Procurement Manager, DRC:

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• Direct and oversee procurement for relief commodities within given budgets and project deadlines, ensuring that all program goals are met through proper planning, staffing, and implementation.
• Insure efficiency with the highest standard of integrity and provide support in the achievement of objectives through maintenance and improvement of project procurement systems, processes, and procedures.
• Develop and implement reliable and appropriate processes for orderly, effective, and safe distribution of relief items in the field, helping to manage the distribution.
• Support the overall logistical success of the projects.
• Formally report on procurement status of purchases for projects and field sites to the Senior Operations Manager as well as the formal briefing of the greater Democratic Republic of Congo team.
• Manage strategic relationships with customs clearance, airport authorizes, NGO and military logistical personnel where applicable, merchant’s procurement teams outside of Democratic Republic of Congo and other significant individuals.
• Assist the Senior Operations Manager and Operations Manager with decision-making related to field operations.
• Hire and manage national and regional logistics and procurement staff, if necessary.

Qualifications & Experience

• A personal, vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ and desire to continue being an active, consistent witness for Him.
• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated integrity, honesty, transparency, and ethical character.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in French and/or Kiswahili strongly preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to concisely explain information to others, both management and field staff; ask questions for clarification, demonstrate openness and willingness to share and learn.
• Ability to cope with stress and live in basic conditions; flexibility and patience.
• Previous experience working with Food Assistance and/or Agricultural programs and/or community-based programming in Africa.
• Ability to network and build relationships with government, civil society, and community partners.
• Experience with and have a working knowledge of Access or other relational data base systems beneficial.

Job Location: Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Type: Full-Time

Restrictions: Unaccompanied

Language Requirement: Fluent in English, French and/or Kiswahili required

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental & vision coverage
• Disability insurance
• Term Life insurance
• Retirement savings plan (after 1yr)
• 10 paid holidays (holiday observance will depend on the host country)
• 12 vacation days per year
• Annual home leave