Supply Chain Specialist

MEDAIR UK; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Medair's Swiss office in Lausanne is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to ensure the effective operation of the office and the flow of supplies for country programmes and emergency responses.

The role oversees procurement, inventory, transport, equipment, and facilities management, maintaining assets and systems, while ensuring compliance with donor requirements and driving continuous improvement across supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably with Supply Chain or Business Operations.
• Minimum 5 years of proven professional experience on supply chain & logistics in cross-cultural & complex humanitarian settings.
• Minimum 1 year of line management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain operations, logistics assets and inventory at GSO Ecublens, ensuring timely, compliant and cost-effective support to Global Support Office functions, country programmes and emergency responses.
• Manage GERT inventories, emergency stocks, kits, equipment and related logistics systems, ensuring operational readiness and replenishment.
• Oversee GSO Ecublens logistics operations, including facilities, assets, warehousing and service providers.
• Support emergency responses through coordination of emergency supply chain activities and deployment logistics from GSO, including deployment when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, compliance, MedEx support and designated business process expertise within Global Logistics.

Skills

Supply chain management

Logistics coordination

Cross-cultural communication

Microsoft Office

Power Apps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business Operations

Tools

Power Apps

ERP systems

Procurement systems

Job description

Supply Chain Specialist

Starting Date / Initial Contract Details

October 2026. Full-time, open-ended contract

Role Summary

The Supply Chain Specialist ensures the effective operation of the Swiss office and the flow of supplies and services that support Medair’s country programmes and emergency responses (G-ERT). The role oversees procurement, inventory management, transport, equipment and facilities management, and the maintenance of operational assets, systems, and supply chain resources required for emergency response activities. The Supply Chain Specialist also ensures compliance with Medair and donor requirements while driving continuous improvement across supply chain operations.

Project Overview

The Global Logistics team manages all the activities related to supply chain management, fleet, equipment and communication means and base. The team also develops and owns the policies and processes related to logistics activities in the country programmes.

Workplace & Conditions

Global Support Office (GSO) position based in Lausanne, Switzerland, Swiss or eligible EU citizens, or those with a valid work permit for Switzerland. Travel of up to 4 weeks/year for GERT deployment or workshops as requested.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain operations, logistics assets and inventory at GSO Ecublens, ensuring timely, compliant and cost-effective support to Global Support Office functions, country programmes and emergency responses.

• Manage GERT inventories, emergency stocks, kits, equipment and related logistics systems, ensuring operational readiness and replenishment.

• Oversee GSO Ecublens logistics operations, including facilities, assets, warehousing and service providers.

• Support emergency responses through coordination of emergency supply chain activities and deployment logistics from GSO, including deployment when required.

• Contribute to continuous improvement, compliance, MedEx support and designated business process expertise within Global Logistics.

Qualifications, Experience & Technical Competencies

• Bachelor's degree, preferably with Supply Chain or Business Operations

• Minimum 5 years of proven professional experience on supply chain & logistics in cross-cultural & complex humanitarian settings

• Minimum 1 year of line management experience

• Working level of English and French, other languages are a plus

• Knowledge of procurement regulations and donor compliance requirements, Medair experience a plus

• Medical logistics experience a plus

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, experienced with supply chain management systems. Power App functionalities a plus.

Behavioural Skills

• Strategic Planning & Problem-Solving – Strong ability to plan, coordinate, analyse & resolve challenges.
• Multi-Tasking & Prioritisation– Capable of managing multiple tasks to high-quality standards
• Effective communicator, fostering collaboration & alignment with all stakeholders
• Integrity & Continuous Improvement – Transparent, ethical, self-motivated & committed excellence.
• Flexibility & ability to work under pressure & tight deadlines often in unstable environments (GERT)

Team Spiritual Life

Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement.

Before you apply

Please ensure you are fully aware of the:

1. Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair’s accountability policies and best practices.

1. Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).