TITLE: Supply Chain Coordinator

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Program Operations

LOCATION: Lusaka

Safeguarding:

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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ROLE PURPOSE:

The Supply Chain Coordinator is responsible for procurement coordination including procuring of goods and services within Save the Children Zambia, as well as supporting on Fleet Management, and Asset management. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring compliance with SCI global standards, policies and practices. The position also plays a key role in effectively supporting program implementation activities in line with the annual and country strategic plans.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

Staff reporting to this post: Functional Dotted lineto Procurement officers

He / She will ensure that Save the Children’s commitment to improving quality and accountability in humanitarian work is upheld, with reference to the Core Humanitarian Standards, Save the Children minimum standards, and the NGO code of conduct

QUALIFICATIONS 

• BA/BSc in management; procurement or related fields and/ or Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS Level 6) or equivalent Experience with valid practicing license.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working in procurement, preferably in an NGO/and/or development program, with in depth experience in managing procurement processes.
• Strong knowledge and experience of implementing procurement processes, driving contract compliance and embedding buying best practice.
• Excellent supplier management skills and a strong ability to hold suppliers accountable to deliver on their responsibilities.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please follow the link below for a detailed job description.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18-6Nnphy1NXOJtPKmBVGe-Bmn8HWf-At/view?usp=sharing

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD ONLY ATTACH A COVER LETTER AND AN UPDATED CV.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday, 14th December 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Save the Children reserves the right to re advertise if suitable applicants are not found.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not engage in any practices which discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status and we will never ask that you pay for anything as part of the selection process or thereafter