Procurement Job Opportunity at The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

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