Coordinator, Procurement & Logistics

Position:

Coordinator, Procurement & Logistics Reports To:

Senior Manager, Procurement Position Type:

Full-time Location:

Silver Springs, MD (FT Onsite with 1-2 days/week local travel by car)

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

For more than 43 million people, blindness is a daily reality; another 295 million suffer from moderate to severe vision impairment. 90% of these people live in low- and middle-income countries where access to eye care is limited and the challenges for those who can't see are severe.

But there is hope:

80% of this burden is treatable or preventable. For example, 17 million blind people could be cured with a 10-minute cataract surgery. Millions more suffer from corneal blindness, which is often preventable or treatable. At Cure Blindness Project, we believe avoidable blindness can - and must - be overcome. For more than 30 years, we have worked alongside a capable network of collaborators to help people around the world retain and regain their sight by developing high-quality, cost-effective eye care systems in underserved areas of the world. With the help of partners in more than 30 countries, Cure Blindness Project has provided more than 2 million sight-restoring surgeries and screened more than 20 million people to provide care and basic treatments. We've trained more than 25,200 eye health professionals and have established 6 eye hospitals. There is more work left to do, but we can overcome the mountain of global blindness together. Cure Blindness Project is expanding its team to meet new challenges, scale its work, and broaden its reach. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about changing lives and want to be a part of a team that works together to reach new heights. We want leaders who can aim high, make things happen, and are invested in building a positive team dynamic to bring the work to life.

VISION:

A world where no one is needlessly blind

MISSION:

We enable countries to cure avoidable blindness by developing high quality, cost-effective eye care in underserved areas of the world.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Coordinator, Procurement & Logistics executes core procurement and logistics workflows to support the timely and compliant delivery of equipment and consumables across Cure Blindness Project's global program areas. This role operates across both procurement and logistics functions, supporting end-to-end operational execution with increasing independence. The Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and continuity in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Procurement & Purchasing Execution Execute procurement workflows, including obtaining quotes, preparing purchase requisitions and purchase orders, and tracking transactions through completion Support vendor management and selection processes by gathering and organizing documentation, obtaining bid comparisons, and independently providing updates on key vendor relationships to Procurement leadership Track PO delivery timelines, payment and vendor adherence to ensure on time fulfilment of orders Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure alignment with funding and compliance requirements Track purchasing lifecycle activities within systems (e.g., SAGE Intaact, Smartsheets, Salesforce, Emburse Professional) Record all spend vs. budget for all procurement projects and identify savings opportunities Logistics & Inventory Coordination Coordinate shipment preparation, documentation, and tracking for deliveries Ensure accuracy of customs documentation and compliance with country-specific requirements Support inventory tracking and reconciliation across warehouse and partner locations Partner with key stakeholders to ensure consistency in inventory coordination across global country locations Vigorously monitor shipment status and proactively flag delays or issues for resolution Operational & Administrative Support Maintain organized electronic records and documentation across procurement and logistics activities Support monthly reporting and data tracking for procurement and inventory Maintain and update SOPs to improve operational efficiency Coordinate with internal teams (Programs, Finance) to ensure timely processing of requests and goal success Cross-Functional Coordination Communicate with global partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders to support execution of procurement and logistics activities Operate with flexibility across time zones to support global program needs (this will require flexing your schedule from time-to-time to meet with team members in vastly different time zones such as Ethiopia or India)

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to execute defined processes with strong attention to detail and accuracy Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently Effective communicator across cross-cultural and global teams Excellent oral and written English skills required Demonstrated ability to learn systems and processes quickly Desire to improve systems, processes and develop professionally Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems (e.g., Sage) preferred Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support global operations, including occasional work outside of business hours for critical program delivery support Experience BA/BS or equivalent work experience is required. At least 1 year of experience in a role directly supporting procurement or logistics in a multi-location setting (global experience preferred). Experience working with a nonprofit preferred.

Additional qualifications include:

Excitement to join a nonprofit poised to expand global operations. Demonstrates a highly professional and collaborative demeanor with supervisors, coworkers, vendors, and partners. A sense of discretion and a high degree of professionalism is required, with the ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information. Detail oriented and able to efficiently prioritize tasks. Excellent computer skills and technical aptitude, proficient with MS Office. Committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. Valid U.S. driver's license Physical requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at a time. Must be able to drive a car to local warehouses. Must be able to assist with packing and palletizing of multiple boxes for international shipments Cure Blindness Project encourages applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.