Purchaser

Main Responsibilities:

Responsible for the procurement of all requested goods and Services for the ICRC Delegation in Abuja as well as for the ICRC Sub Delegations and offices in Nigeria securing the best correlation of quality, price and
delivery time
Acts as a focal point for processing Local Purchase Orders (LPOs)
Ensures all required POs are entered and properly closed in the database Field Supply System (FSS)
Undertakes any needed regularisation/correction in Procurement files. Must ensure that the Request for
Quotation (RFQ) and Request for Tender (RFT) contains all relevant information to enable transparent selection of the best price, terms and conditions
Updates and maintains knowledge about main suppliers; checks the market for potential new suppliers
Liaises with Dispatch and Transport to decide on Transport mode and prioritize dispatch of cargo as well
Follows eventual problems and suggests improvement in any part of the supply chain

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree, Associate Degree or equivalent higher education degree in administration, logistics, purchasing or similar field
Additional vocational training in administration, logistics or purchasing
Minimum 2 years of experience in logistics, purchasing, administration or similar position in commercial or humanitarian sector
Advanced command of written and spoken English
Knowledge of local languages (Hausa, Pidgin, etc.) is an asset
Literate in Microsoft office. And experienced internet user
Good knowledge of the local market

Personal Attributes:

Flexibility to adapt to new situations
Willingness to learn
Responsibility and Autonomy
Honest and Trustworthy.
Very good negotiation and communication skills
Ability to express views and ideas
Team player within and out with the logistics department
Capacity to integrate the ICRC logistic procedures

Persons interested and qualified should send application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees toABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.orgPlease clearly indicate “Purchaser Abuja" as the subject of your application(Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated) Late application will not be consideredOnly short-listed candidates will be contacted.However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusivelyhumanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and toprovide them with assistance.For more information about the ICRC, please visit our website www.icrc.org

Apply via :

toABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.orgP