Procurement Coordinator (Gaza Operations Support), Contract World Central Kitchen

Vendor Management & Expansion

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors across food and non-food categories to diversify the supplier base.
• Build strong, transparent, and long-term relationships with local, regional, and international suppliers.
• Conduct vendor performance evaluations and ensure compliance with WCK's quality, delivery, and ethical standards.
• Drive competition among suppliers to ensure best value procurement.
• Ensure full cold chain integrity for temperature-sensitive products across sourcing, transport, and delivery.
• Develop and maintain contingency sourcing plans for critical items to ensure uninterrupted supply during emergencies, border closures, or market disruptions.

Procurement Cycle Enhancement

• Oversee the full procurement cycle: PR creation, RFQ issuance, vendor comparison, PO issuance, approvals, and follow-up.
• Optimize cycle times by removing bottlenecks and ensuring smooth coordination with logistics, finance, and operations teams.
• Ensure all procurements are tracked in Airtable/ERP systems with complete visibility.
• Implement process improvements and SOPs to increase efficiency and accountability.

Cost Reduction & Value Optimization

• Negotiate competitive prices and commercial terms, including deferred payments,
• discounts, and free storage options.
• Benchmark prices across markets (Jordan, Egypt, Israel, Cyprus, and others) to identify savings opportunities.
• Develop cost analysis reports and highlight procurement savings to management.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce overall operational costs.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure that all goods and services meet WCK's quality standards and specifications.
• Collaborate with logistics and warehouse teams on packaging, palletizing, and handling requirements.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, customs requirements, and donor/COGAT/UN2720 restrictions.
• Manage vendor audits and quality inspections where required. Strategic & Analytical Contribution
• Prepare vendor comparison sheets, price trackers, and market analysis reports.
• Identify opportunities for bulk purchasing, framework agreements, and long-term partnerships.

• Support risk management by identifying potential supply chain disruptions and proposing alternatives.
• Contribute to strategic planning for supply chain resilience, including vendor diversification and corridor expansion.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with Logistics, Finance, Kitchens, Community Outreach, and Security teams to align procurement with operational needs.
• Coordinate with Finance on timely vendor payments and reconciliations.
• Train and mentor junior procurement staff where applicable.
• Represent procurement in cross-departmental committees (vendor evaluation, cost review, asset requests).