This position implies the responsibility for several aspects of the Procurement for the assigned product portfolio under the lead and with the support of both Category Buyer 1(Team leader) and the Head of Purchasing.

• Active cooperation and communication with other internal departments (Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Impex, Transport, Requesters …).
• Maintaining a good business relationship with the suppliers through proper communication and follow up.

• Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct
• Understands the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times.
• Represents the ICRC in a professional manner at all times.
• Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers.
• Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC.
• May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary.

• Regional accountability for the Procurement of the assigned portfolio/Category. Carrying out Tenders, pre-awarding suppliers, negotiating prices and conditions (under supervision of the line manager), drafting Selection tables, contracts and frame agreements, related to the category of product mainly for Wathab (Water & Rehabilitation) and Fleet (Vehicle & Spares). Assist in other category that might be assigned to the buyer.
• Preparing purchase orders in a timely manner and taking care of their supervision from the beginning until the final delivery of the product at destination, in coordination with the Supply Chain department.
• Evaluation and joint direct supervision, together with the Quality Department of the standards of the contracted products and services, guaranteeing a real traceability of the quality of the purchase.
• Sourcing, assessing, developing, and monitoring new and current suppliers in the assigned purchasing categories with support of the manager.
• Follow up with suppliers on the delivery schedule of goods/services as per terms in the purchase contract.
• Liaises with inspection companies for sampling, lab testing, physical inspection and loading supervision to ensure the quality and specifications of delivered goods/services are in conformity with the contract.
• Liaise with ICRC QC team to perform physical inspection for goods at supplier`s Facility.
• Follow up with supplier for any corrective actions needed in terms of quality.
• Liaise with JDE support for any issues on JDE that affects the daily work.
• Ensure receiving all shipping docs from supplier and approving it by requester through Supply Chain.
• Calculate penalties at the end of each contract according to its terms and conditions & inform the manager.
• Following the SRM (supply relationship management): maintaining a good business relationship with the suppliers through visits and follow-ups that allow to solve the day-to-day constraints, also applying corrective actions plans if needed and implementing the Yearly supplier Performance Evaluation.
• Update and maintenance of the Supplier Database, securing all suppliers fulfill ICRC documentary requirements during its initial registration and subsequently, during its business relationship with the ICRC along with update of supplier’s data base.
• Preparing all related invoices for own files according to the Financial Rules to get the necessary approvals. Manage approval of incoming invoices received from the Finance dept.
• To obtain and provide all needed documents to guarantee the PO payments on time and follow with finance department on delayed payments.
• Provide monthly forecast to Finance for payment expected on the following month.
• Properly upload all required purchase orders files on Profile (Paper less project) in a timely manner for internal-external audit purposes.
• Reply to accounting comments or any auditing comments in liaison with the line manager.

• Represents the ICRC in an appropriate way during activities, in meetings and in the field, and avoids any activity that may reflect negatively on the ICRC’s image.
• Takes responsibility for their own professional learning and development.

• Educational background – Graduate in Engineering
• Previous experience in Wathab or Fleet purchasing (trucks, vehicles, spare parts) will be a strong competitive advantage.
• 2-3 Years work experience in a similar function.
• Good knowledge of the Local Market, specifically in the engineering and humanitarian field.
• Accurate and structured way of working paired with excellent organization skills.
• Stress resistant and negotiating talent.
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Willingness to learn
• Good command of spoken and written English & Arabic.
• Good computer skills