Purpose 

Buyer supports the procurement activities in Pakistan in accordance with ICRC rules and regulations. He or She is also responsible for organizing the transport of cargo.

Main Responsibilities:

• Conducts research into the availability of goods and services.
• Performs Supplier assessment and evaluation.
• Independently carries out ordinary procurement for a specific sector(s) up to a certain amount.
• Drafts requests for tenders/quotes, selection tables, and contracts and submits them to their hierarchical superior.
• Follows up on purchases and deliveries and checks that they conform with specifications and contract details.
• Receives goods and checks that they correspond to quantities and quality ordered.
• Manages, follows up on, files, and scans invoices and related documents.
• Participates in updating statistics and reporting.
• Ensures that risks are mitigated by performing the controls assigned to his/her role as described in the Logistics Risk and Control Matrix.
• Coordinates with the Warehouse and prepares transport of the cargo.
• Coordinates with the transporter and organizes transport to different destinations.                                                                                                                                                     

Job Criteria: 

1. University degree (bachelor's) in logistics, Supply chain, procurement, business administration, or related field.
2. Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, preferably with Non-Government, Humanitarian or similar organizations.
3. Certifications in purchasing, procurement or supply-chain management, an advantage.
4. Good knowledge of the local market(s).
5. Good knowledge of and experience with financial rules, procurement procedures, and supplier management.
6. Confirmed technical skills in procurement and strong negotiation skills
7. Knowledge of transport management
8. Excellent Computer proficiency.
9. Good command of English and Urdu. Knowledge of local language, a plus.
10. This position may need to travel to Islamabad.

You application should include:

• Cover/motivation letter setting out briefly your motivation and suitability for the position.
• Complete and up-to-date CV.

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment.  For this position, qualified females, and candidates with disabilities, minorities, or different backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application submitted after the closing date shall not be entertained.