Overview
The ICRC Logistics Department seeks a competent Buyer to join their team in Kharkiv. The role leads and supports the procurement process of goods and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct contractual negotiations with suppliers and issue contractual documents
- Identify opportunities for cost and service level optimization through frame agreements for regular consumption goods and services
- Issue individual purchase orders and follow up until completion of delivery and invoice settlement
- Monitor supplier deliveries and verify conformity to specifications and delivery modalities
- Conduct supplier due diligence, including on-site inspections/visits, vendor registration, and periodic performance review meetings
- Draft Requests for Quotation/Requests for Tender documents, identify suppliers, and manage tendering processes
- Conduct regular market surveys for goods/services availability, price fluctuations, risks and opportunities, and overall industry trends, including the evaluation of suppliers’ samples
- Design and implement quality control procedures at goods delivery time
- Understand ICRC needs and provide advice in relation to market availability, pricing, and lead times, and provide timely and regular updates and guidance to internal customers in relation to internal procurement processes
- Monitor procurement activities, contributing in statistical analysis, reporting, and procurement performance management
Required Experience
3 years' experience in a similar position.
Qualifications
High school diploma