The International Committee of the Red Cross – ICRC- (www.icrc.org) is an independent humanitarian organisation, neutral and impartial. Maiduguri Sub Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below
Under the direct supervision of the Buyer 2, the Buyer 1 is responsible for the procurement of requested goods and services for the ICRC Sub Delegation in Maiduguri as well as for the ICRC Office in Maiduguri, s/he is responsible to secure the best correlation of quality, price and delivery time. The Purchaser/Buyer is the owner of his/her procurement files from reception of the request until final submission for archiving. The Purchaser must understand well the work and needs of all the departments.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Acts as a focal point for attributed SR according to categories assigned by direct supervisor or CSD. Analyses them and communicates with the requester for quality if needed.
- Provides the status feedback to CSD, line managers and/or customers. Ensures orders are delivered on time and items meet the specifications required.
- Checks invoices from the suppliers and ensures all supporting documents are attached to the relevant signatories for approval and payment. Any reasons for delays or its justification, penalty application is well communicated and documented.
- Ensures that all paperwork related to the procurement files are followed-up with administration and other departments.
- In case of petty cash purchases, physically visits the local markets in order to procure goods.
- Ensures that all quality assurance criteria for purchase of goods and services are met in conformity to terms and conditions of contracts and POs, with support of warehouse manager and other relevant technical staff. Reverts back to the supplier with regards to potential quantity or quality issues.
- Conduct and carries out regular market surveys and analysis together with requester department’s representative. For prices and quality benchmarking submits reports to the line manager.
- Ensures that purchasing is carried out in accordance with ICRC standards, is auditable and fully transparent and is carried out to the satisfaction of the requesters’ departments.
- Keeping abreast of market trends and evolutions and checks the market for potential new suppliers together with requester departments.
- Ensures ICRC General Conditions of Purchasing are signed by the suppliers.
Education and Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree or higher education in Procurement, Logistics or similar field.
- Additional vocational training in Purchasing or Logistics. CIPS is preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Procurement, Logistics or similar position in Private or Humanitarian sector. Advanced conversational and written skills in English and Hausa.
- Computer literate: Microsoft office package & MRP based software
Desired profile and Skills
- Adaptivity & Quick learning, sense of responsibility & autonomy.
- Honest & Trustworthy.
- Good Negotiation skills, Communication (Ability to express views and ideas).
- Good knowledge of the local market.
- Capacity to understand and integrate the ICRC logistics’ procedures in a transparent manner
How to Apply
- Send Curriculum vitae, Application letter and NYSC Certificate to [email protected]
- Clearly indicate “ABJ202100190 Buyer 1 MIU” as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)
- In the body of the mail, please indicate the following in the format as seen:
- Qualification(s)
- Current location
- Languages you speak
- Years of relevant experience
The deadline for the submission of applications will be 29.10.2021, 16:30hrs. Late application will not be considered Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Equal opportunities shall be provided to all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex, nationality, status, disability etc.
However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.
