About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do
their best work when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome
diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long term impact.
The Program & Department
Mercy Corps has been operational in Sudan since 2004 and currently has a country office in Khartoum
and field offices in South Darfur, South Kordofan, North Kordofan and Gedaref states. We work with
Sudanese communities to build resilient scalable solutions that interrupt the cycle of fragility and crisis
due to conflict and climate change by improving food and water security, peace and governance and
enabling economic opportunities in the agricultural sector. With the eruption of violence throughout the
country in April 2023, Mercy Corps is rapidly shifting its portfolio to respond to the crisis in urban and
peri urban centers in the East and center of the country, with an aim to address basic needs for conflict
affected populations, with an initial focus on food security, shelter and NFls, and protection.
Operations Department provides key support to the entire country’s program in procurement, asset
management, warehouse management, fleet management and facilities & office management for
successful program implementation.
The Position
The Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement aspects of Mercy Corps'
logistic operation. Working closely with Program, Administration, Finance and Logistics. The
Procurement Manager is instrumental in supporting program activities through their services

Essential Responsibilities
• Coordinate MC procurement activities according to the Field Procurement Policies and Procedures,
SOPs and donor rules & regulations.
• Act as Head of Procurement for the Sudan country team.
• Ensure that the procurement department supports programs efficiently and compliantly
• Interact with contractors, in coordination with the program & operation Managers.
• Ensure that the required documentation of supplies and transactions are completed to standards.
• Prepare status reports on deliveries for P&L and office Management and recipient of supplies. Assist
in the maintenance of thorough procurement files a outlined in the MC procurement policy.
• Coordinate with the Warehouse on delivery of items including completion of Goods Received Notes,
storage of items and transfer of items to field sites.
• Ensure that Mercy Corps' procurement activities are legal and moral.
• Enforce proper use of procurement ceilings and approval procedures
The Procurement Manager will conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in
such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
TEAM MANAGEMENT
• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve
excellence.
• Promote accountability, communicate expectations, and provide constructive feedback via regular
performance reviews.
• Supervise, hire, and orient new team members as necessary.
• Provide team members with information, tools and other resources to improve performance and
reach objectives.
• Contribute to country team-building efforts, help team members identify problem-solving options
and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.
Supervisory Responsibility
Directly supervises the Procurement Coordinator.
Accountability
Reports Directly To: Operations Director
Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our
program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding
international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as
equal partners in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of our field projects.
 

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills
• Degree in a relevant business field or professional procurement qualification is desired,
• Minimum 3 years of experience procurement management at large scale.
• Strong organizational skills: ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel.
• Excellent oral and written English skills.
• High level of computer skills on MS Office programs
• A demonstrated ability to multi-task and process information into action to not delay program
activities.
• A clear understanding of procurement ethics and donor compliance is essential.

Success Factors
The successful Procurement Manager will be good at problem-solving and work out methods to deliver
successful programs while demonstrating excellent stewardship of donor funds and compliance with
Mercy Corps and donor regulations. They will maintain strong cooperative relationships with other
departments and interact effectively with international and national personnel both in a managerial and
training capacity while demonstrating the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information
in support of changing program activities. The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a solid
commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and
make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.
Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions
The position is based in Kassala State, Sudan, and it requires up to 40% travel to support country
programs, which may include travel to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and
areas where amenities are limited. Housing for this role is in group housing, and staff will have access to
limited medical services, and the living situation is of a moderate standard.
Ongoing Learning
In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient, and relevant to the
communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities
that further their personal and/or professional growth and development
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities
to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual
orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other
characteristics protected under applicable law.
Team Efficiency and Effectiveness
Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together
individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to
solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every
team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated
to do their best work. We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and
we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work,
whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect
and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and
abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct
Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of
our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team
members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs,
and to always adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values. Team members are required
to complete mandatory Code of Conduct eLearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process,
 please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).