ICRC Relief Purchaser Job in Nairobi Kenya

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. 

It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
 

The ICRC Logistic Centre in Nairobi (Industrial Area) is seeking an experienced & highly motivated individual to fill the position ofRelief Purchaser.
 

Responsibilities:

• Processes Relief purchase orders ;
• Responsible for tender process;
• Participates in the selection of suppliers;
• Updates supplier’s database and manages contracts with suppliers;
• Ensure strict control of quality for the purchased goods/services;
• Conduct market survey to keep abreast of market developments and source new suppliers;
• Provides analytical reports on purchases;
• Assists the Supply chain administrator to determine the running stock levels;

Minimum Requirements:

• Holder of a relevant Degree from a recognized university;
• At least 5 years experience in a similar field ;
• Certificate of good conduct;
• Good command of written and spoken English(knowledge of French is an asset);
• Computer Literate;

The Profile: Loyal and honest, good team player, flexible and open minded, ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision, good communication skills, high sense of integrity.
 

Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application to Human Resources Office on the address or e-mail below, on or before 28th May 2014. 

Please include a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, current and expected remuneration and contact details of three referees.
 

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

International Committee of the Red Cross, 

Logistics Centre, 

P.O. Box 34071, Nairobi, 00100 (GPO), 

Kenya

eMail: lon_hr_services@icrc.org