Who We Are

Mercy Ships is a global faith-based charity that uses hospital ships to bring life-changing surgeries and transformational medical training to people in some of the most challenging contexts along the African coast. For over 40 years, Mercy Ships has been delivering lasting hope and healing through safe surgical care, while working alongside partners and stakeholders to strengthen local healthcare systems in more than 55 countries. Since the inception of this dream by founders Don and Deyon Stephens in 1978, Mercy Ships has served more than 2.7 million direct beneficiaries without regard for race, gender, or religion.

The Opportunity

 Do you have a heart for the hurting and a desire to invest your talents and experiences into a mission with eternal significance? For every transformative surgery that takes place onboard one of our Mercy Ships, there are dozens of men and women being used of the Lord to prepare the way through their vocational gifts and talents!

 Summary Description

Assist the Procurement Manager in providing timely delivery of required parts and materials to company ships,
working closely with internal company departments, external vendors and delivery services.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
o Receive & process requisitions from company ships; research price and delivery time quotations with approved vendors; as directed, place supply orders with vendors.
o Track orders through delivery to the designated ship and advise the Procurement Manager of any delivery delays
o Coordinate receiving of ordered supplies to the designated company warehouse location for onward delivery to a ship
o Maintain records of purchasing documents as directed
o Investigate discrepancies in ordered materials; advise the Procurement Manager and/or Technical Superintendents accordingly.
o Develop and maintain good relationships with vendors by providing clear, accurate, and timely communications.
o Assist in the expanded use of the company supply management program by defining processes, developing training materials, and conducting training of company personnel.
o Support Marine Operations office supplies ordering
o Support procurement during various ship maintenance periods and onboard staff gaps by joining a ship for a specific period of time.
o Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Requirements)
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
o Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals and/or documents. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
o Ability to use computer applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software.
o Ability to travel nationally and internationally.
o Supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision, and committed to its core values.
Understand and apply servant leadership, work collaboratively with integrity and demonstrate accountability.


Education and Experience
The requirements listed below are representative of the education and / or experience required.
o High school graduate, GED, or equivalent. Associates degree (AA) preferred.
o Two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successful completion of a Mercy Ships entry level training program will be required within the first year.

Pour your God-given talents into a mission with eternal return on investment -- join the Mercy Ships Crew, today!

This is a paid position. To explore our many Mercy Ships volunteer opportunities, please visit us at: https://www.mercyships.org/get-involved/volunteer/

**Compensation range listed is for U.S. hires only. Actual compensation may vary dependent upon location of hire.