Procurement Officer

About the role

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Procurement Officer to coordinate and implement procurement activities for its operations in Ukraine. This individual contributor role ensures transparent, value‑for‑money purchasing while complying with IRC and donor policies.

Key responsibilities

• Support program teams in preparing clear technical specifications and process approved purchase requests in the Integra/ERP system.
• Manage RFQs/RFPs, convene tender committees, draft bid analyses, and conduct transparent negotiations with suppliers.
• Draft and execute contracts and purchase orders using IRC templates, monitor supplier compliance, and track master agreements.
• Maintain an audit‑ready supplier database, perform due‑diligence checks, and evaluate supplier performance with scorecards.
• Apply IRC procurement policies and donor regulations, report red flags, and support corrective actions from audits.
• Keep procurement trackers up to date, reconcile data with finance, and provide regular progress updates to the line manager.

Required profile

• Diploma in Business Administration, Financial Accounting, Logistics or a related field.
• 2–4 years of procurement, sourcing or supply‑chain experience, preferably on INGO or donor‑funded projects in Ukraine.
• Fluency in Ukrainian and strong working English.
• High personal integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Strong knowledge of procurement procedures, tendering, market analysis, negotiation and contract management.