Ukraine Crisis Response (UCR) - Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics Director in Bucuresti

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!Employee Contract Type:International Assignment - Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Job Description:Possible position locations: Romania, Ukraine, Poland, MoldovaApplication Deadline: We will be accepting applications until the right candidate is found.The escalation of conflict in Ukraine has forced more than 5 million people - mostly women and children - to flee to neighbouring countries. With the escalating crisis, the needs are growing by the hour. More than half of Ukraine's children have either fled for safety within the country or are living as refugees.Since the conflict started, our teams have been on the ground assessing and responding to the urgent needs of those searching for safety. We are currently scaling up our multi-country response across three countries (Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine) and are recruiting for many key positions that will make a direct impact on the lives of people who have been caught up in conflict.HERE'S WHERE YOU COME IN:As the Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics Director, you will manage the procurement, logistics and supply chain response operations for the Ukraine Crisis Response and ensure that World Vision has the appropriate logistics and support structures in place to respond effectively and efficiently. The role requires a thorough understanding of logistics processes including procurement, importation processes, warehousing and transport.You will be responsible for the management of staff, contracts and will be required to engage with external partners. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to ensure the process is followed resulting in accountability in all aspects of the supply chain.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIESLead the Emergency Procurement and Logistics function in WV’s large-scale disaster response operations.Establish the response’s Emergency Procurement and Logistics department, developing the strategy and establishing the team, systems, processes, facilities, supplies and relationships required to undertake its responsibilities within the response.Manage teams of 5-6 full time employees.Manage procurement process in line with WVI procurement policy and track all Purchase requests.Negotiate with goods and services suppliers.Accountable and secure operation of warehouse facilities and their stocks including those of partner organisations.Transportation of items between warehouses and to distribution sitesCoordinate with other humanitarian organizations and the affected government by building a network of key relationships and representing WV in the Logistics Cluster.Provide timely, accurate logistics reporting to response management and programmes.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s Degree or Graduate Diploma in Business (Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Logistics) or equivalent.Up to 10 years’ experience working in Emergency Logistics and Supply Chain functional areas (Procurement, Warehousing, Air, Sea, Land transport, Last mile distribution, Customs Clearance.Proven field experience in humanitarian logistics and supply chain operations.Extensive knowledge and skills in leading and developing Integrated Emergency Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement and capability at an organizational level.Excellent knowledge of best practice strategic and operational planning, co-ordination and control methodologies.Experience in building strong collaborative partnerships with internal and external (International Organisations, UN Organisations, Corporate, Government and Military) stakeholders.TRAVEL AND/OR WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTSThe position requires the ability to travel in the European Union, Moldova and Ukraine.Language requirements: English; Romanian, Ukrainian desirable.Applicant Types Accepted:Local and International Applicants (IA's) Accepted