Job Title: Procurement Officer
Employer: INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE
Job Type: Remote
Location: United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: $50k – $65k / year
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Description

• Support procurement and sourcing activities for the External Relations department, covering marketing, fundraising, media, creative production and donor data services.

• Identify suitable suppliers, assess market conditions and obtain competitive pricing to ensure value for money.

• Coordinate procurement processes, including supplier selection, tendering, contract negotiations and purchasing.

• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier databases, contract information and expenditure reports.

• Work closely with internal departments, including Finance, Legal, IT, Risk and Compliance, to ensure procurement activities meet organisational policies and donor requirements.

• Provide procurement advice and administrative support to teams involved in fundraising and external relations activities.

Responsibilities

• Source suppliers for direct mail, digital advertising, telemarketing, face-to-face fundraising and other marketing services.

• Conduct market research, analyse supplier pricing and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Prepare procurement plans, tender documents, requests for quotations and proposals.

• Coordinate supplier onboarding, background checks, due diligence and performance assessments.

• Evaluate supplier bids, negotiate commercial terms and recommend suitable providers.

• Assist business teams in preparing project scopes, deliverables and supplier evaluation criteria.

• Draft contracts and statements of work, coordinate legal reviews and maintain signed agreements.

• Create and monitor authorised purchase orders using Integra.

• Handle procurement documentation and follow up on payment-related enquiries through ServiceNow.

• Maintain procurement trackers, contract renewal dates, approvals and risk records.

• Ensure procurement files are accurate, audit-ready and compliant with organisational and donor requirements.

• Recommend improvements to procurement procedures, templates and workflows.

• Report procurement activities to the Senior Global Procurement Manager and collaborate with relevant internal teams and external suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Law or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

• At least three years of experience in procurement or sourcing, particularly service procurement.

• Experience managing competitive tenders, evaluating supplier quotations, negotiating commercial terms and administering contracts.

• Strong Excel skills, particularly in expenditure analysis and pricing comparisons.

• Experience using ERP or procurement management systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong supplier management, stakeholder engagement and organisational abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines and maintain accurate documentation.

• CIPS qualification or progress towards a recognised procurement qualification is desirable.

• Previous experience in NGO or nonprofit procurement and familiarity with donor compliance requirements are advantageous.

• Experience coordinating international stakeholders and understanding supplier performance measures is beneficial.

• Knowledge of German, Swedish or Korean is an added advantage.

• Must have the legal right to work in the United States or United Kingdom.

Benefits

• Remote working: Opportunity to work remotely.

• Local employment: Employment through a local contract with remuneration based on the applicable local salary scale.

• International exposure: Opportunity to collaborate with global humanitarian teams and suppliers.

• Travel opportunities: Up to 10% domestic and international travel.

• Professional experience: Exposure to international procurement, fundraising, marketing and supplier management activities.

• Equal opportunities: Commitment to fair employment and an inclusive working environment.

How to Apply;

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