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Samaritan's Purse · 1 week ago

Special Projects Procurement & Distribution Specialist

North Wilkesboro, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Special Projects Procurement & Distribution Specialist to join their North American Disaster Relief team. In this role, you will support Special Projects objectives by managing procurement and distribution needs in the aftermath of disasters, while fostering relationships with strategic partners.

Non Profit

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him

Support Special Projects and NADR objectives by preparing for and deploying immediately following a disaster, managing procurement and distribution needs that include a Special Projects response. Initiate proactive action to procure services and products as required

Lead the process of researching equipment purchases and supply orders and execute all required transactional paperwork in a time sensitive manner. Assist with the maintenance of the detailed records of bids, quotes, analyses and reconciliation associated with procurement activities

In conjunction with the Manager, Special Projects, train select audiences (primarily PMs, APMs and SLTs) regarding Special Projects procurement processes in order for them to augment the Special Projects capability when disasters arise. In addition, assist the Manager, Special Projects with the development of training materials and the execution of training for other Special Projects-related training

Build relationships and work closely with all teams across NADR (Fleet Teams, Program Managers, Assistant Program Mangers, Finance, Training, etc.)

Assist in fostering and maintaining relationships with strategic vehicle, camper, furniture and other partners

Build trust and collaborate/negotiate within the vendor community

Participate in Air Response Team (ART) training and coordinate with the ART during deployments where air distribution is required

Provide written daily updates and contributes to After Action Reviews (AARs) following each deployment

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

ProcurementVendor managementTraining developmentExcelWordCommunication skillsTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university and two (2) to three (3) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Serve as an effective member of a team

Ability to work well under pressure in difficult situations

Highly effective communication skills including written and oral

Ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions

General knowledge of Excel and Word, and ability to learn in-house specialized computer applications

Fluency in English