Commodity Manager

Samaritan's Purse; Sudan (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International medical insurance

Paid Family Medical Leave

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

12 vacation/personal days

On-site Medical Clinic

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Commodity Manager to join the International Projects Team in South Sudan. You will oversee the full commodity supply chain, from forecasting and procurement to warehousing and distribution, ensuring compliance with Sphere Standards and donor requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field, at least five years of experience in supply chain or commodity management, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Procurement, or related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum five years in supply chain, logistics, or commodity management; humanitarian experience preferred.
• Experience with large-scale commodity pipelines and emergency distributions.
• Experience with INGOs, faith-based orgs, or UN agencies desirable; South Sudan context a plus.
• Strong supply chain and commodity management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory management systems.
• 12 credit hours of Biblical Studies required; option to complete after hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commodity supply chain forecast needs and coordinate procurement and replenishment.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure tracking from source to final beneficiary distribution.
• Oversee warehouse operations with FEFO/FIFO principles and stock reconciliations.
• Plan emergency distributions and produce audit-ready reports for donors and internal use.
• Coordinate with logistics, procurement, program, finance, suppliers and partners while safeguarding commodities.
• Lead, train, and mentor warehouse staff; spend 5% time interacting with beneficiaries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supply chain management

Logistics planning

Excel

Inventory management

Communication

Team leadership

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field

Master's degree (added advantage)

Tools

Excel

Inventory management systems

Job description

Location: , South Sudan
Job ID: 17887
Date Posted: Oct 27, 2026

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What do we believe?

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

We are seeking a Commodity Manager to join our International Projects Team in South Sudan. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In the role of Commodity Manager,you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
• Manage the full commodity supply chain forecast needs, coordinate procurement and replenishment, monitor stock levels, and ensure accurate tracking from source through to final beneficiary distribution.
• Oversee warehouse operations handle receiving, secure storage, issuance, and inventory control using FEFO/FIFO principles, maintaining precise records and regular stock reconciliations.
• Plan and execute emergency distributions target beneficiaries, follow Sphere Standards and SOPs, and produce timely, audit-ready reports (stock, pipeline, distribution summaries) that meet donor and internal requirements.
• Coordinate with logistics, procurement, program, finance, suppliers and external partners while upholding organizational policies, donor regulations, and humanitarian standards to safeguard commodities and prevent loss or fraud.
• Lead, train, and mentor warehouse staff foster accountability, safety, and teamwork, and devote 5 % of time to direct interaction with beneficiaries, promoting their welfare in the spirit of Samaritan's Purse service.
• Other duties as assigned

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field is required. A Master's degree is an added advantage. The candidate should have a minimum of five (5) years' experience in supply chain, logistics, or commodity management, preferably in humanitarian emergency response or fragile contexts.
• Experience managing large-scale commodity pipelines, emergency distributions, and warehouse operations is required. Experience in emergency response logistics and distributions.
• Prior experience with INGOs, faith-based organizations, or UN agencies is highly desirable, and experience in South Sudan or similar humanitarian contexts is an added advantage; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong supply chain and commodity management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory management systems
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, an opportunity to meet and complete the requirement is available upon hire

What are the benefits?

Walk in Bold Faith

Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• International medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days
• When at IHQ, on-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)

Type: Full-Time

Department: International Projects

Location: South Sudan

Language Requirement: Fluency in English

Travel: This position requires domestic and international travel of approximately 50 days/year.

Maintaining required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary.

Location: , South Sudan
Date Posted: Oct 27, 2026

Samaritan's Purse
PO Box 3000
Boone, NC 28607
828.262.1980.

Samaritan’s Purse is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. All contributions designated for specific projects shall be applied to those projects, and we may assess up to 10 percent to be used for administering the gift. Occasionally, we receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When that happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need.