Specialist I, Procurement Specialist (Humanitarian Emergency Response)

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Job Summary The Procurement Specialist supports humanitarian emergency and rapid response operations by carrying out assigned procurement activities to obtain goods and services for global and country programs. Working within established procedures and under guidance, s/he supports time ‑ sensitive procurement in high ‑ risk operating environments while adhering to CRS procurement principles, donor regulations, and humanitarian standards. The Specialist I contributes to efficient, transparent, and well ‑ documented procurement processes that enable life ‑ saving assistance for vulnerable populations. Note : This is a remote work position. Roles and Key Responsibilities: - Complete fully compliant tactical procurements in humanitarian and emergency response contexts. Contribute to ensuring compliance with CRS procurement principles, standards, and policies; donor regulations; and applicable local statutory requirements, while balancing speed, risk, and value for money. - Support emergency budget holders and response teams by providing timely market and pricing information to inform rapid response planning and budget preparation. - Execute end ‑ to ‑ end procurement processes under t...