About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What we do</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence.</span><br><br><span style="font-size:12.0pt">In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life-saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people – helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on.</span><br><br><span style="font-size:12.0pt">We engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non-combatants, including from digital threats.</span></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Purpose</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Buyer manages the end-to-end procurement of goods and services to support the operational needs of the ICRC Manila delegation’s operational needs, ensuring full compliance with ICRC procedures. Purchases are executed in a timely manner, with a focus on quality and delivering the best value for the delegation.</span></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Accountabilities & functional responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ensures that requests from internal customers are purchased in a timely and efficient manner, and in compliance with all ICRC procedures.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Conducts research into the availabiliity of goods and services.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Drafts Requests for Tenders/Quotations, selection tables and contracts and submits them to their hierarchical validators.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Follows up on purchases and deliveries and checks that they confirm with specifications and contract details.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Receives goods and checks that they correspond to quality and quantities ordered.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ensures that payment for all supplier invoices are processed and paid on time.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ensures all reporting and compliance requirements are performed correctly and on time.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Our values</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this <a href="https://careers.icrc.org/content/Our-Values/?locale=en_GB " target="_blank" rel="noopener">page.</a></span></li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Reports to (role)</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Logistician</span></li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>People management responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt">No</span></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Scope & impact</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Geographical remit: mainly local.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Relationships</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Internally, interacts with colleagues locally in the delegation and with the relevant colleagues in the Logistics Support Centre.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Externally, develops and maintains good working relationships with suppliers and other contacts relevant to his/her work.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Certifications / Education required</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="font-family:Arial;font-size:14.0pt;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">University degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management, Customs Administration, or equivalent.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge in ERP software application is an advantage.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly in Excel and Word.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Very good command of written and spoken English.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span tabindex="0">Driving skills</span> is an advantage.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Professional experience required</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Minimum of <span tabindex="0">two years’ experience</span> in Purchasing and/or Logistics.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Prior <span tabindex="0">humanitarian work experience</span> is an advantage.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Background in <span tabindex="0">construction or contracting</span> is an asset.</span></li> </ul></div></div></div>