The purpose of the logistics procurement activity is to obtain materials and supplies for disaster relief operations through numerous sources resulting in timely delivery while being cost effective.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities and expectations include but are not limited to:
- Accurate and timely processing of 6455 (form) and use of sourcing mechanism.
- Procure supplies and open vendor accounts.
- Maintain vendor files.
- Work with Supply to research most cost effective and timely providers.
Qualifications
Required:
- Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities.
- Comfortable working independently and as a part of a team
- Comfortable working behind the scenes procuring disasters operations with necessary material
- Familiarity with proper moving, lifting and storing of material
- Good organizational skills, responsible and punctual.
- Demonstrates active listening skills.
- Ability to implement Standards and Procedures and follow associated job tools including reporting requirements.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks.
- Ability to use materials and space effectively.
- Ability to participate and contribute to regular meetings.
- Ability to acquire and evaluate information
- Ability to research and conduct resourcing requirements.
- Ability to place orders for goods and services.
- Customer Focus
- Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Action Oriented
- Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Values Differences
- Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Time Commitment
Monthly 5-10 hours per month. Time need increases during times of large scale disaster with multiple 12 hour days needed during the response.
Opportunities to deploy for 2 week assignments also available. Ask a team member more about deploying for disasters!
