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Buyer – Tripoli

The ICRC Delegation in Libya has a vacancy for:

Buyer

The position will be based in Tripoli

Purpose:

The Buyer will be responsible for the procurement of all requested goods and Services for the ICRC in Libya under the supervision of the Procurement Manager.

Main Responsibilities:

• Acts as a focal point for processing Local Purchase Orders.
• Conduct regular market assessments and stay abreast of market trends.
• Updates and maintains knowledge about main suppliers; checks the market for potential new suppliers.
• Conduct research into the availability of goods and services.
• Ensures orders are delivered on time and items meet the specification required.
• Prepares each contract file and Selection Tables (ST) according to ICRC standards and procedures and submits them to the hierarchical superior.
• Receives goods and checks with the requester that they correspond to quantities and quality ordered.
• Ensures all required POs are entered and properly closed in the procurement database.
• Follows up on final payment and settlements with the finance department.
• Ensure that POs are properly filed, approved, and archived.
• In the case of petty cash purchases, physically visits the local markets in order to procure goods.
• Internally, interact with delegation staff from both Libya Support Unit in Tunis and LIBYA sub delegations (Benghazi, Misrata, and Sabha).
• Externally, interacts with a network of professional contacts within suppliers.

Education and experience required:

• Bachelor’s University Degree.
• Certifications in purchasing, procurement, supply-chain management, or engineering are a plus.
• Libyan National.
• Good command of oral and written English, French is a plus.
• Computer proficiency in general and Excel and word in particular.
• Driving License.
• 2 years of experience in a similar position.
• Confirmed technical skills in procurement.
• Good knowledge of the local market(s).
• Good negotiation and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of and experience with financial rules, procurement procedures, and supplier management.
• Must be able to travel inside and outside Libya.
• Capacity to apply ICRC rules and procedures.
• The capacity of treating information confidentially.
• Service oriented with a strong sense for setting priorities and flexibility.

ICRC is a humanitarian organization, which works to protect and assist victims of armed conflicts. The position within the institution requires to convey/carry a certain image of the ICRC, ICRC expects its employees to behave in an appropriate manner at all times and in all places. All members of staff should ensure their attitudes correspond to ICRC principles both during and after working hours.

We offer a rewarding and enriching work opportunity in a humanitarian and international environment with initial training and on-boarding

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Interested candidates with the required background and experience are invited to submit their CVs in English with 2 references to tri_recruitment@icrc.org 

before 23^rd May 2022, with the title in the email subject

“Buyer in Tripoli”

CVs not accompanied by a motivation letter and not mentioning the position in the subject line, will not be considered.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for tests and interviews.