Overview
The Buyer supports the procurement process in a specific country in accordance with ICRC rules and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts research into the availability of goods and services.
- Independently carries out ordinary procurement for specific sector(s) up to a certain amount.
- Drafts requests for tenders/quotes, selection tables and contracts and submits them to their hierarchical superior.
- Follows up on purchases and deliveries and checks that they are conform with specifications and contract details.
- Receives goods and checks that correspond to quantities and quality ordered.
- Manages, follows up on, files and scans invoices and related documents.
- Participates in updating statistics and reporting.
- Ensures that risks are mitigated by performing the controls assigned to his/her role as described in the Logistics Risk and Control Matrix
Required Experience
- Good knowledge of the local market(s).
- 3 years' experience in a similar position.
- Good knowledge of and experience of financial rules, procurement procedures and supplier management.
Qualifications
- University degree.
- Certifications in purchasing, procurement or supply-chain management.
- Confirmed technical skills in procurement.
- Computer proficiency.
