Supply Chain Officer – Roving (Yumbe)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is recruiting a Roving Supply Chain Officer based in Yumbe to provide mobile and technical supply chain support across multiple field offices in the assigned region. The IRC is a global humanitarian organisation active in over 40 countries, dedicated to helping communities survive and recover from crisis. This role covers procurement, asset management, warehouse and inventory operations, fleet coordination, compliance monitoring, and emergency surge support, making it ideal for a self-driven supply chain professional with strong field experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process Purchase Requisitions and procurement plans from assigned field offices; support end-to-end procurement including sourcing, bid evaluation, purchase order issuance, and contract administration.
• Prepare and issue RFQs, RFPs, and ITBs; conduct market assessments and supplier mapping; ensure procurement files are complete and audit-ready.
• Coordinate deliveries; monitor supplier performance; support emergency procurement and surge operational requirements; prepare procurement reports and trackers.
• Implement asset management policies across all supported locations; maintain accurate and up-to-date Fixed Asset Registers; conduct asset tagging, verification, quarterly and annual counts, and reconciliation.
• Investigate and report asset discrepancies, losses, damages, and disposals; train and mentor staff on asset management procedures; ensure timely recovery of assets from departing staff.
• Support warehouse operations and inventory control; ensure proper receipt, inspection, storage, and dispatch of goods; monitor stock levels and maintain accurate inventory records including stock cards, bin cards, waybills, and gate passes.
• Conduct periodic stock counts and reconciliations; ensure warehouse safety, security, and cleanliness standards are met.
• Support vehicle scheduling, movement planning, and fleet utilisation monitoring; review fuel consumption and fleet documentation; coordinate maintenance and servicing schedules.
• Conduct field visits to assess compliance with supply chain procedures; support implementation of audit recommendations; provide coaching, mentoring, and technical support to field supply chain staff.
• Provide temporary operational support during staffing gaps and emergency responses; support rapid procurement and logistics requirements during emergency interventions.
• Prepare procurement, inventory, asset, fleet, and compliance reports; track supply chain performance indicators and escalate risks or compliance concerns promptly.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
• CIPS Level 4 or higher professional certification is an added advantage.
• At least five years of progressive supply chain experience in an NGO setting; experience supporting multiple field offices and humanitarian operations is desirable.
• Strong procurement, logistics, inventory, and asset management knowledge.
• Excellent planning, analytical, negotiation, and supplier management skills; strong communication and coaching abilities.
• High attention to detail, commitment to compliance, and ability to work independently under pressure.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region; proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.

How to Apply

Apply through the employer’s official page: https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Careers/job/Yumbe-Uganda/Supply-Chain-Officer—Roving_JR00003869.