Samaritan's Purse - Logistics Officer

Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization, based in the United States, providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ.

JOB PURPOSE

To support SP Greece programming through procurement and logistical support on Kos. Dual reporting to the Area Coordinator and Athens Logistics Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Assisting and advising programs on procurement policies

·         Planning daily movement to best utilize vehicles

·         Managing and reporting on inventory

·         Handling the difficult and technical procurement cases

·         Complete and maintain accurate information on computer programs

·         Receive PR’s and understand the technical aspects of what has been requested

·         Be able to differentiate between good quality materials/supplies and poor quality items

·         Develop vendor relations with multiple providers on Kos region

·         Review vendors, focusing on suppliers of key items

·         Conduct periodic checks on transactions to ensure organizational standards are upheld

·         Review vendor quality

·         Review vendor pricing

·         Ensure ethical conduct is acceptable

·         Develop and maintain product and pricing lists to send to field sites

·         Assist in loading and unloading of cargo

·         Must be 25 or older and have driven for a minimum of one year to drive SP vehicles

·         With a generous and serving spirit perform all the tasks and responsibilities assigned for the benefit of Samaritan’s Purse

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in a relevant field of study; or a minimum of 1 to 2 years’ related logistics and procurement experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFFERED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work well with others
• Discernment in procurement
• Honesty and integrity
• Critical thinking skills
• Kind and positive attitude
• Language skills – English and Greek Fluency

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to sign our Code of Conduct, as well as be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

·         Traveling

·         Work in a security context that is fluid

• Competitive salary.
• Dynamic working environment.
• Relocation support will apply for the selected candidates that will relocate in order to work on Kos island.

Interested candidates should:

1. Submit their CV in English and Greek.
2. Download the linked form https://db.tt/hBu5lHrp and return it to greecerecruiting@samaritan.org .

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Thank you in advance,

Samaritan's Purse Greece