Procurement Officer

Are you a procurement specialist looking to make a huge impact on surge health responses?

• Hours: Full-time

• Remuneration: £24,000 - £26,000 gross annual

• Duration: Permanent

• Location: Remote Working with occasional travel requirements to UK-Med storage facility, Stockport, UK

UK-Med is a humanitarian NGO that has been responding to disasters for over thirty years. We prepare and equip medical teams, both in the UK and worldwide, so they are ready to respond when epidemics, conflict and natural disasters hit. When Ebola struck West Africa in 2014, we recruited and trained UK doctors and nurses who helped local medical teams and other NGOs to bring the outbreak under control. We are core partners, providing the clinical component of the UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT) in line with WHO standards. We are recruiting a Procurement Officer to conduct effective mid-value procurements across all categories and departments. As Procurement Officer you will be involved in UK-Med’s procurement system end-to-end. This will include procurement, order processing, and international transport. You will bring relevant procurement expertise, either from relevant work history or a combination of a relevant qualifications and experience. We offer a competitive salary and benefits and opportunities for professional career development along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work.

How to Apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Procurement Officer - September 2023 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification

Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday 13th October 2023

Offers will be conditional on existing or reasonable expectation of gaining right to work in Ukraine and transit through neighbouring countries as necessary.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.