Wathab Purchaser

WatHab Purchaser   The WatHab Purchaser manages purchase unit for ICRC medium/large operation, submits various offers to logistics department and administration and ensures correct purchasing procedures. Supervises/carries out statistics for the unit and takes part in the selection of suppliers. Provides analytical reports on purchases and responsible for all Wathab purchases and accordingly the quality control management that comes along with it, as defined by the management.   Main responsibilities Apply and develop quality control for WatHab in coordination with (GVA). Give support to the field on WatHab quality control. Identify appropriate suppliers, prepare and distribute invitations for tender, manage all aspects of bid/proposal evaluations, and make recommendations for finalization of purchases and the awarding of contracts, all in accordance with ICRC standards, regulations and procedures; Ensure the effective procurement of all Wathab items & service commodities in accordance with ICRC procurement procedures while meeting the expressed needs of our customers. Ensure that all purchase order files are compiled according to ICRC procedures and Manila audit requirements in coordination with responsible person(s) from the logistics department. Ensure the management of WATHAB open tenders. Provide the Regional Purchaser with all necessary information in order to allow pertinent decisions to be made. Responsible for actively seeking to reduce costs without compromising the quality of goods or services being purchased Ensure that quality inspections are conducted for all the required items, both internally and through inspection companies; Resolve issues/problems related to the delivery of goods, including discrepancies between purchase orders and items/quantities shipped or received; Ensure to periodically carryout supplier evaluations, visits, confirmation of quality production lines, availability of warehousing and stocks. Develop the suppliers database, product library and sample collection of Wathab, building, electrical and hardware items; Thereafter responsible for updating this database. Responsible for the follow-up process until goods/services are delivered by the supplier Ensures that orders are delivered in time Ensures that all Rules and Regulations of the ICRC standard procedures for purchasing are followed. Selects and evaluates suppliers with the Head of Purchasing. Ensures that proper PO files with all relevant documents are updated Follows the delivery schedule of the goods as per instructions in the purchase contract Updates and maintains knowledge about main suppliers, and check the market for potential new ones Negotiates with suppliers, terms and conditions on purchasing Ensures that proper Supplier files with all relevant documents are updated Spontaneously or on request, conducts market surveys and analysis for prices and quality benchmarking and submit reports to Head of Purchasing Unit.   Profile Bachelor in Mechanical/Electromechanical engineering or engineering 3 - 5 years work experience in a similar field Very good knowledge of written and spoken English Very good computer skills Good capacity for negotiation and communication Good knowledge of the local market Good analytical skills. Good teamwork skills