Logistics & Procurement Officer Vacancy at Samaritan’s Purse Ethiopia

Samaritan's Purse is currently inviting qualified and experienced professionals to apply for the position of Logistics & Procurement Officer based in Aysaita, Ethiopia. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in procurement, logistics, warehouse coordination, and supply chain management within humanitarian or NGO environments.

The role focuses on managing procurement processes, coordinating logistics operations, tracking assets, and ensuring compliance with organizational procurement procedures and standards.

Position Details

Position: Logistics & Procurement Officer
Organization: Samaritan's Purse
Job Category: NGO / Logistics & Procurement
Location: Aysaita, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full Time
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
Experience Required: 3–4 Years
Application Deadline: 17 June 2026

About Samaritan’s Purse

Samaritan's Purse is an international humanitarian organization providing relief, development, and emergency response services around the world. The organization supports vulnerable communities through health, food security, shelter, and development programs while maintaining strong ethical and safeguarding standards.

Samaritan’s Purse emphasizes accountability, integrity, and efficient operational systems in all humanitarian interventions.

Job Summary

The Logistics & Procurement Officer will work closely with program teams, finance staff, and logistics personnel to manage procurement and field logistics activities. The successful candidate will ensure procurement transparency, maintain proper documentation, coordinate deliveries, and oversee field-level asset and fleet management.

The role also supports supplier management, reporting, and supply chain process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Management

• Ensure transparent and cost-effective procurement processes
• Apply procurement policies and procedures correctly
• Manage procurement databases and supplier records
• Coordinate procurement activities and contract tracking
• Process procurement payments and documentation
• Submit procurement files and reports on time
• Conduct supplier vetting and maintain updated supplier files
• Support teams with procurement planning and contract preparation

Logistics and Asset Control

• Coordinate transportation of procured materials
• Confirm warehouse deliveries and oversee Goods Received Notes (GRNs)
• Ensure proper asset registration and documentation
• Monitor fleet, assets, and field resource tracking systems
• Coordinate dispatch and handover of procured items

Reporting and Operational Support

• Prepare weekly and monthly procurement reports
• Support development of supply chain tools and procedures
• Maintain organized procurement files and records
• Ensure ethical procurement and logistics operations

Required Qualifications

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Procurement
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Purchasing Management
  • Business Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Or related fields
• Minimum 3–4 years of relevant experience
• NGO or INGO experience is preferred
• Strong understanding of procurement and logistics systems
• Knowledge of warehouse and asset management processes
• Good analytical and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality

Required Skills

• Procurement and supply chain management
• Logistics coordination
• Vendor and contract management
• Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Numerical and analytical ability
• Communication and teamwork
• Problem-solving and organizational skills

Language Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Proficiency in English and Amharic
• Knowledge of regional languages is an advantage
• Good communication and reporting skills

Work Environment and Safeguarding

Samaritan's Purse requires all employees to comply with safeguarding policies and codes of conduct. Employees are expected to remain alert to safeguarding risks and maintain ethical behavior at all times.

The role may involve travel and work in challenging operational conditions.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply through the official Samaritan’s Purse career portal Apply Here

Why This Opportunity Matters

This vacancy provides an excellent opportunity for professionals interested in NGO procurement, humanitarian logistics, and supply chain management careers. The role offers hands-on experience in procurement systems, logistics coordination, asset management, and humanitarian program support.

Candidates searching for NGO logistics jobs in Ethiopia, procurement officer vacancies, and supply chain careers are encouraged to apply before the application deadline.