Purchaser / Logistics Assistant Vacancy at The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)


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The International Committee of the Red Cress (ICRC) Abuja delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:  Purchaser / Logistics Assistant

Job Title: Purchaser / Logistics Assistant


 
Responsibilities
Assists in Local Purchase Orders (LPOs).
Ensure orders are delivered on time and items meet the specificati.on required.
Prepare the each Purchase Order (PO) file according to ICRC standards .
Ensure all required POs are entered and pr.operly follow in the data program Field Supply System (FSS).
Follow up final payment with the finance.
Must ensure that the Request Fer Ouotation (RFQ) contains all relevant information to enable transparent selection of the best price, terms and conditions
In the case of petty cash purchase, physically visit the local markets in order to procure goods
With the warehouse or agreed other receiver in charge of quality control, ensures that all other conditions agreed in the contract have been met in terms of quality and quantity control
Updates and maintains kn.owledge about main suppliers, and check the market fer petential new ones
Spontaneeusly or on request, conducts market surveys and analysis for prices and quality benchmarking and submit reports to Head of Logistics

Minimum requirements:
Bachelor Degree, some college coursework completed, an Associate Degree or equivalent .
higher education degree in administrati.on, legistics, purchasing or similar field.
Additional vecatienaltraining in administratien, loqistics or purchasing
Minimum 2 years of experience in loqistics, purchasing, administration or similar position in commercial or humanitarian sector.
Advanced conversational and good written in English
PC literate: Microsoft office
Driving license
Skilled in the following c.ompetencies: Adapting & Learning, Team Werk, Responsibility & Autonomy;
Negetiation, Communication (Ability to express views and ideas)
Good knowledge of the local market
Capacity to integrate the ICRC logistic procedures


Method of Application

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates/diploma, references) to the following address, not later than 18 November 2014.

The Administrator
ICRC ABUJA
31 Pope John Paul II Street, Maitama District, Abuja

Please clearly indicate "Purchaser/Log Assistant" on your envelope
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.