Emergency Response Procurement and Logistics Program Manager

Samaritan's Purse; Sudan (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; 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 seeks an Emergency Response Procurement and Logistics Officer to lead international procurement and logistics for rapid humanitarian relief. The role supports field operations, partners with customs and NGOs, and ensures timely delivery of aid while maintaining high integrity standards.

Ideal candidates have a relevant degree and 4+ years in procurement/logistics, with 2–3 years in emergency response contexts. Expect travel and austere conditions in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus 4 years in procurement/logistics.
• 2–3 years implementing emergency response procurement in international settings.
• Ability to read MOUs and safety rules; interpret documents.
• Strong report writing and public speaking skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Drive procurement with precision and transparency.
• Maintain and improve procurement systems and packets; report status to leadership.
• Build strategic partnerships with customs, airport authorities, NGOs, and vendors.
• Support field-operation decision-making with timely, informed recommendations.
• Interact with beneficiaries about welfare while serving in ministry.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement & Logistics

Emergency response experience

Travel flexibility

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

12 credit hours Biblical Studies

Job description

Emergency Response Procurement and Logistics Program Manager

Location: , South Sudan
Job ID: 17763
Date Posted: Sep 11, 2026

Get Involved!

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 an Emergency Response Procurement and Logistics Officer, 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 Emergency Response Program and Logistics Officer, you will have the opportunity to:

Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.

Drive overall logistical excellence to ensure every project runs smoothly and on-time, safeguarding the mission's effectiveness while upholding the highest standards of integrity.

Lead procurement with precision and transparency. maintain and improve procurement systems, create consistent procurement packets, track commodities, and formally report purchase status to the Area Coordinator and senior leadership.

Build strategic partnerships for seamless operations, manage critical relationships with customs officials, airport authorities, NGOs, military logisticians, and external merchant teams to remove barriers and enable rapid, compliant delivery of aid.

Support field-operation decision-making. Work closely with the Area Coordinator to provide timely, informed recommendations that shape effective field-level actions and resource allocation.

Engage directly with those we serve by dedicating 15 % of your time to interacting with Samaritan's Purse beneficiarieschildren, young adults, and at-risk adultspromoting and protecting their welfare within the context of our ministry.

Other duties as assigned.

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and four (4) years' experience in Procurement and Logistics roles; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two (2) to three (3) years' experience in implementation of emergency response procurement and logistics in complex international environments preferred.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as MOUs, agreements, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to write routine reports, correspondence and public speaking skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

The employee must be able to travel in and out of remote fields, encounter exposure to communicable diseases, and reside in austere living conditions with few amenities or resources. The security context in the country and work environment may be fluid or unstable.

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: English fluency is required. Arabic language skills preferred.

Travel: This position requires domestic and international travel approximately 20 days/year.

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

Location: , South Sudan
Date Posted: Sep 11, 2026

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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.