Purchaser at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the procurement of all requested goods for the ICRC Sub Delegation in Port Harcourt securing the best correlation of quality, price and delivery time
• Ensures orders are delivered on time and items meet the specification required.
• Prepares each Purchase Order (PO) file according to ICRC standards
• Performs necessary paperwork and assures follow up with administration and other departments
• 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.
• Follows eventual problems and suggests improvement in any part of the supply chain

Minimum required knowledge & experience:

• 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 conversational and written English. Other Niger Delta dialogue is an asset.
• Good computer skills (Microsoft office)

Personal Attributes:

• Skilled in the following competencies: Adapting & Learning, Responsibility & Autonomy;
• Honest & Trustworthy
• Negotiation, Communication (Ability to express views and ideas)
• Good knowledge of the local market
• Capacity to integrate the ICRC logistic procedures
• Flexibility and team playing within and out with the logistics department