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

Requirements
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/Engineering or humanitarian sector.
Advanced conversational and written English and Hausa
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

Application Closing Date
25th November, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to: ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org

Note
Please clearly indicate “Purchaser Maiduguri” as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)
The deadline for the submission of applications will be the date above. Late application will not be considered
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.