Relief International (RI) is Seeking an International Procurement Coordinator – Apply Before February 2026

Location: Remote (with up to 30% travel to RI countries)
Department: Supply Chain Operations – London, UK
Contract: Full-time, 12-month fixed-term, with potential extension

About Relief International

Relief International (RI) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to supporting communities affected by conflict, climate change, and disasters. Operating in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, RI delivers programs in:

• Health and Nutrition
• Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
• Education
• Livelihoods

RI’s work focuses on saving lives, strengthening resilience, and promoting long-term health and wellbeing. The organization is committed to creating an inclusive and representative workplace and encourages applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience in the regions where RI operates.

About the Role

The International Procurement Coordinator will join RI’s Supply Chain & Operations team, supporting global procurement of medical supplies, devices, and pharmaceuticals. The role involves sourcing from RI-approved international suppliers and ensuring timely delivery to country teams. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the full procurement cycle, including freight, customs clearance, delivery, payments, and documentation
• Supporting supplier relationship management and updating country medical sourcing strategies
• Assisting with tender drafting and procurement training for country teams
• Organizing procurement committee meetings and maintaining accurate records on SharePoint
• Preparing key documents such as RFQs, tenders, bid analyses, purchase orders, and contracts

This role requires collaboration with multiple stakeholders across RI operations and adherence to RI and donor compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and deliver medical supplies from RI-approved global suppliers
• Ensure compliant end-to-end procurement processes
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to prioritize product availability
• Support country teams with medical sourcing strategies, framework agreements, and tender development
• Provide procurement training and guidance for HQ and country offices
• Maintain organized records and update the HQ contract tracker

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Relevant procurement qualification, e.g., CIPS Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in international medical supply procurement, freight, and customs
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; Teams, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience designing and delivering training to stakeholders
• Strong relationship management and collaboration skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Willingness to travel up to 30%

Desirable:

• Experience in humanitarian operations with supply chain and logistics compliant with US, UK, EU, or UN donor policies
• Experience using Procure-to-Pay systems such as MS Dynamics or Oracle Netsuite

Note: RI encourages applications even if candidates do not meet every criterion; diverse backgrounds are valued.

Core Competencies

• Collaboration: Ability to work with diverse teams remotely and in field contexts
• Communication: Strong written, verbal, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Organization: Manage multiple tasks across procurement processes efficiently
• Professionalism: Uphold humanitarian principles, integrity, and ethical conduct

How to Apply

Applicants should submit:

• CV
• Cover Letter (one page, explaining interest in RI and alignment of skills and experience)

Safeguarding & Compliance

Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all individuals it comes into contact with and adheres to strict prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse policies. Recruitment includes:

• Criminal records self-declaration
• References
• Pre-employment checks, including police and qualification verification

Commitment to Diversity

RI fosters an inclusive and representative workplace and encourages applications from candidates from minoritized and underrepresented backgrounds.

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