Special Projects Procurement & Distribution Specialist

Samaritan; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Medical Clinic

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) retirement savings plan

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse in North Wilkesboro, NC is seeking a Special Projects Procurement & Distribution Specialist to support NADR's mission after disasters. You will coordinate procurement, distribution, and reporting, and train staff on procurement processes.

You will build vendor relationships, work with cross-functional teams, and assist during deployments with the Air Response Team. Travel expectations apply up to 150 days annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 2–3 years of related experience or equivalent
• Experience with Samaritan's Purse NADR or DART strongly preferred
• Twelve college credit hours in Biblical studies preferred but not required
• Strong teamwork and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills and adaptability
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card

Responsibilities

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a witness for Jesus Christ
• Support NADR Special Projects by preparing for and deploying after disasters, handling procurement and distribution
• Research equipment purchases, manage bids, quotes, analyses, and procurement records
• Train Project Managers and site leaders on procurement processes
• Build relationships with NADR teams and vendors, collaborating and negotiating
• Coordinate with the Air Response Team during deployments and other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

DOT Card

Education

Bachelor's degree

Biblical studies credits

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Special Projects Procurement & Distribution Specialist

Location: North Wilkesboro, NC, United States
Job ID: 17897
Date Posted: Oct 29, 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 Special Projects Procurement & Distribution Specialist to join our North American Disaster Relief team in North Wilkesboro, NC. 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 Special Projects Procurement & Distribution Specialist,you will have the opportunity to serve alongside the Special Projects Manager to support NADR's Special Projects objectives. This will include:

• Maintaining a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and being a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Supporting Special Projects and NADR objectives by preparing for and deploying immediately following a disaster, managing procurement and distribution
• Leading the process of researching equipment purchases and supply orders and executing all required transactional paperwork in a time-sensitive manner. Assists with the maintenance of the detailed records of bids, quotes, analyses, and reconciliation associated with procurement activities
• Together with the Manager, Special Projects, training select audiences (primarily Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and Site Leadership Team members) on procurement processes
• Building relationships and working closely with all teams across NADR as well as externally via collaboration/negotiation within the vendor community
• Participating in Air Response Team training and coordinating with the ART during deployments where air distribution is required
• Other duties may be assigned that are not specifically identified in the job description.

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

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

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university and two (2) to three (3) years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience within Samaritan's Purse NADR or DART strongly preferred
• Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies preferred but not required.
• Serve as an effective member of a team and ability to work well under pressure
• Highly effective communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Transportation Medical Card

What are the benefits?

Walk in Bold Faith

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

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days

Type: Full-Time

Department: North American Disaster Relief

Location: North Wilkesboro, NC

Language Requirement: Fluency in English

Travel: Ability to travel 100-150 days per calendar year

Location: North Wilkesboro, NC, United States
Date Posted: Oct 29, 2026

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.