Procurement and Logistics Coordinator - Islamic Relief USA

Job Title:         Procurement and Logistics Coordinator

Status:            Full-time

Location:         Alexandria, VA  

Department:  Operations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Procurement and Logistics Coordinator is mainly responsible for supporting our major seasonal programs initiatives, including product negotiations, vendor management, and procurement/purchasing and overall logistics.  The candidate must show commitment to IRUSA’s faith inspired values and principles as well as a commitment to the vision and mission of the organization.

• Procure and compile program supplies and prepare RFP’s for seasonal projects.
• Use and build upon the existing list of national vendors for sourcing and purchasing.
• Ability to negotiate favorable and competitive pricing, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers.
• Work with-in approved seasonal budget for procurements and logistics costs.
• Develop and implement strategies for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, quality improvements and process efficiencies.

• Develop, advise and adhere to purchasing policies, processes and procedures.
• Coordinate national logistics through freight logistics carriers with a general understanding of freight shipping.
• Carry-out warehouse and inventory control policies and procedures.
• Manage and monitor the purchasing process, tracking maintenance supplies and deliveries;

• Manage and maintain accurate inventories
• Performs other jobs as assigned.

Competencies and Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least three (3) years of related work experience managing procurement/purchasing, or an Associate’s Degree and at least 5 years of related experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with diverse stakeholders in a diplomatic manner.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Technical proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, and other project management systems.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced work setting with diplomacy and composure.

• Self-motivated with extensive knowledge of purchasing systems, software, and budgeting and strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, demonstrate good judgment, integrity and be a team player.
• Certification in supply chain management, procurement and/or logistics is a plus.
• Competency in Netsuite and inventory management systems preferred.

• Must have own transportation and valid driver’s license
• Must be eligible to work in the US.

At Islamic Relief USA we are committed to safeguarding and protecting all individuals we come into contact with through our work. IRUSA representatives must adhere to its organizational values: Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice, and Custodianship. In accordance with these values, IRUSA operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Code of Ethics, and Anti-Harassment and Discrimination.