Supply Chain - Procurement Officer (re-advertisement)

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations.

DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 800 staff in Ukraine and implements emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.

DRC is currently looking for a Supply Chain - Procurement Officer in Kyiv. 

About the job

Supply Chain - Procurement Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the efficient and compliant operation of DRC's supply chain functions within Ukraine. This position is responsible for overseeing procurement support, contributing to the successful implementation of DRC's programs in the country.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Ensure that all procurement processes adhere to DRC Operations Handbook and relevant guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with donor-specific logistics rules and policies.
• Oversee the procurement process, including sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships.
• Maintain and expand a comprehensive procurement database for goods and services.
• Prepare or update weekly and monthly procurement status reports.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure effective support for program needs throughout the entire program cycle.
• Procure all goods and services.
• Track all orders, purchases and deliveries.                       
• Optimize supply chain operations through the setup of framework agreements (long-term agreements).
• Ensure effective implementation of DRC's supplier due diligence processes in the local context.
• Apply Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) supply chain processes accurately and consistently.
• Provide technical guidance and support to country operations related to logistics and supply chain management.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have minimum of two years of proven experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics roles or relevant, preferably within NGO. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and supply chain software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Ukrainian - Professional fluency.
• English - Intermediate level (as a minimum).

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 
• Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

• Contract length: 12 months fixed-term employment contract with a probationary period of 3 months.
• Band: H – non manager.
• Designation of Duty Station: Kyiv.
• Start date: as soon as possible.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national contracts; please refer to our website for more details.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.

Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 29 May 2026.

We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible, interviews might be conducted on a rolling basis. DRC reserves the right to select candidate before the vacancy close date once a suitable candidate has been identified.