The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Yola Sub Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below.
Purchaser
Main Responsibilities:
Responsible for the procurement of all requested goods for the ICRC Sub Delegation in Yola (covering Adamawa, Gombe and South Borno) 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 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
How to Apply:
Persons interested and qualified should send application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to
Please clearly indicate “Purchaser Yola” 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 29.04.2016, 16:30 h. 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.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.
For more information about the ICRC, please visit our website www.icrc.org