What we are looking for
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead and strengthen procurement operations across Ukraine.
This is an opportunity for an experienced procurement or supply-chain professional who is comfortable working in a complex and volatile humanitarian environment, leading teams, managing risk and strengthening systems that enable effective programme delivery.
If you are a strategic, solutions-oriented procurement professional with strong leadership skills and a commitment to accountability and compliance, we encourage you to apply.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Ukraine. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
What you will do
The Procurement Manager will play a critical role in ensuring that NRC’s procurement is efficient, timely, transparent and compliant with NRC policies, donor requirements and applicable Ukrainian regulations. The position provides strategic and operational leadership to the country procurement function while supporting procurement colleagues across NRC’s area offices.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee procurement processes across the Country and Area Offices, ensuring compliance with NRC policies, SOPs, the Logistics Handbook and donor requirements.
- Manage, mentor and build the capacity of the procurement team, while supporting staff with procurement responsibilities across the operation.
- Lead international procurement, including coordination with suppliers, freight forwarders, transporters and customs agents to ensure timely delivery.
- Oversee supplier due diligence, performance management, supplier databases, contracts and Framework Agreements.
- Lead procurement planning, market analysis and supply-chain reviews to support effective programming and market-based interventions.
- Strengthen procurement controls, segregation of duties, anti-corruption measures, documentation and audit trails.
- Monitor procurement performance through regular analysis, reporting and key performance indicators.
- Maintain effective coordination with programme, grants, logistics, risk and compliance teams, as well as relevant external coordination platforms.
What you will bring
- Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience as a senior Logistics, Supply Chain or Procurement Manager, preferably in a humanitarian, recovery or international context.
- Relevant university degree or professional qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
- Demonstrated leadership and team-management experience, including mentoring and capacity building.
- Experience working effectively in complex and volatile environments.
- Strong knowledge of procurement, international purchasing with experience in a large-scale operation with decentralized procurement across multiple area offices and high value international procurement from diverse countries is an advantage,
- Knowledge and understanding of the Ukraine operational context is an advantage.
- Fluency in English and Ukrainian, both written and spoken.
Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.
What we offer
- Duty station: Kyiv, Ukraine, with possibility to be hosted from other NRC Ukraine offices
- Fixed term contract: 12 months national contract.
- Travel: Up to 30%
- Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC's grading structure.
- NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
- We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC
Important information about the application process
- We invite applications from qualified candidates matching the profile. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Ukraine, we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
- Please ensure you attach copies of your academic and professional certificates.
- To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
- When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
- Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV and a cover letter.
- Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
Why NRC?
- The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
- Watch this short video to see NRC in action.
- We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
- do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts
- join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility
- be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity
Learn more about NRC
Learn more about NRC Ukraine
Organization context
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.
Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:
• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH
