Roving Supply Chain Officer

About the role

The Roving Supply Chain Officer provides mobile and technical supply‑chain support across multiple field offices in the assigned region. The role ensures effective procurement, asset management, warehouse and inventory control, fleet coordination and compliance with organizational policies and donor regulations, while delivering surge capacity during emergencies and periods of high operational demand.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, review and process purchase requisitions and procurement plans from field offices.
• Manage end‑to‑end procurement processes, including sourcing, solicitation, bid evaluation, purchase order issuance and contract administration.
• Prepare and issue RFQs, RFPs, ITBs and other sourcing documents; conduct market assessments and supplier mapping.
• Coordinate deliveries, verify goods and services against specifications and timelines, and monitor supplier performance.
• Maintain accurate Fixed Asset Registers, conduct asset tagging, verification, reconciliation and quarterly/annual physical counts.
• Support grant close‑out asset verification, investigate discrepancies and ensure donor compliance.
• Assist warehouse operations, oversee receipt, inspection, storage, dispatch and distribution of goods, and monitor stock levels.
• Provide surge capacity during emergencies, staffing gaps, audits, donor visits and project start‑ups.

Required profile

• Solutions‑driven and passionate change‑maker.
• Ability to deliver mobile and technical supply‑chain support across multiple field offices.
• Capacity to work effectively during emergencies, surge periods and high‑demand situations.
• Strong understanding of procurement, asset management and warehouse best practices.

Required skills