Overview
Buyer 2 is responsible for implementing the procurement strategy in a specific country or at regional level, in accordance with ICRC rules and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Sources, assesses and evaluates suppliers and updates supplier master data.
- Follows up on the supply process from quotes/tenders and supplier selection to delivery, including negotiating with suppliers and establishing contracts.
- Updates supplier performance indicators.
- Takes part in collaborative planning with other ICRC staff.
- Analyses the procurement portfolio and initiates long-term agreements for recurring purchases; suggests manufacturers from the region for the ICRC's worldwide annual tenders.
- Supports the Supply-Chain Planners in deciding stock levels based on suppliers' delivery lead times.
- Implements the ICRC's purchasing strategy for each product family in coordination with the Lead Buyer.
- Maintains the material resource planning (MRP) parameters for item settings in JD Edwards software for their site or product family.
- Monitors MRP suggestions and processes them for procurement; participates in establishing and reviewing buffer stock.
- Supervises and trains Buyer 1.
- Develops and maintains a network of procurement-related contacts.
- 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
6 years' experience in international procurement.
Qualifications
Masters degree in procurement or supply management. Degree in agronomy, computer science or civil, electrical, mechanical or electromechanical engineering an asset. Computer proficiency.
