Global Supply Chain Policy & Development Lead, Copenhagen, Denmark
Operating as a strategic architect, you will design and implement forward-looking supply chain policies, governance, and processes that strengthen DRC's competitive advantage, operational excellence, and sector-wide impact, with a primary technical emphasis on procurement policy and governance, sourcing models, and category strategy development.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be: Drive the organisation-wide procurement and supply chain development agenda, aligned with DRC's strategy, the humanitarian sector reform agenda, and the evolution from legacy to next-generation supply chain capabilities Design, implement, and maintain global supply chain policies, quality standards, and governance frameworks, conducting periodic reviews and driving harmonisation of processes across operations Act as Business Process Expert (BPE) for the Procure-to-Pay (P2Pay) process within DRC Dynamics 365, enabling digitalisation and process simplification across global supply chain systems.
Lead the development of organisation-wide category strategies anchored in data, supplier segmentation, and sector best practice, including sourcing models and consolidation opportunities Establish performance frameworks, dashboards, and KPIs that translate supply chain policy, systems, and category strategy into measurable organisational value Build organisational capability through training, coaching, and technical support, sharing evidence and lessons learned to advance sector-wide humanitarian supply chain excellence Develop business cases and secure stakeholder alignment for strategic supply chain investments and system upgrades Support Director of Supply Chain in strategic engagement with public and private sector partners, and initiating scalable pilots in logistics, technology, and financial services About you To be successful in this role we expect you to combine strong strategic and technical supply chain expertise with the ability to influence and drive change across a decentralised, multi-country organisation, translating policy and strategy into practical, adopted outcomes.
Moreover, we also expect the following: Required 7-10 years' experience within one or more technical supply chain areas, preferably including policy development, strategy development, process optimisation and/or competency development 3-5 years' experience with ERP systems and associated compliance monitoring Demonstrated in-country and or Regional/HQ experience managing supply chain operations in developing country contexts with NGOs and/or the UN Master's or equivalent relevant academic degree Fluent English Desirable Danish, French, Spanish and/or Arabic language skills Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC's five core competencies: Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.We offer Contract length: Permanent Work location: Lyngbyvej 100, Copenhagen, Denmark Start date: 1st September 2026 Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council's agreement with the relevant union. Please refer to our website for more details.
For questions regarding the vacancy please contact [email protected] Application process All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered. Closing date for applications: 3rd August 2026 For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit our website drc.ngo . Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. Tags capacity development enterprise resources planning procurement procurement officer public procurement Skills Supply Chain Management Procurement Policy ERP Systems English Microsoft Dynamics The recruiting organization, Danish Refugee Council (DRC), has not specified a closing date for this vacancy or continues to list jobs after their stated closing date.
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