Water and Habitat Purchaser at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Main Responsibilities

• Acts as a focal point for processing Local Purchase Orders (LPOs).
• Ensures orders are delivered on time and items meet the specification required.
• Prepares each Purchase Order (PO) file according to ICRC standards
• Ensures all required POs are entered and properly closed in the database Field Supply System (FSS).
• Follows up final payment and settlements with the finance and Water and habitat department
• Assist the field Sub Delegations/offices in case of need or upon request by the Logistics Delegate (travelling to other ICRC sites in Nigeria, follow up of the filing for the ROs validated in the capital, etc.)
• Decides procurement mode in collaboration with Head of Purchasing Delegate and the requester: Local Procurement Request, Stock Requisition and Requisition Order to other sites, IT or admin stock.
• Liaises with Water and habitat department for the purchasing forecast

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/Engineering or humanitarian sector.
• Advanced conversational and written English. Other North East (Hausa, Fulani) dialogue is an asset.
• PC literate: 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.