Country: Philippines
Closing date: 05 Mar 2016
The Head of Purchasing is responsible for sourcing of good, equipment and services. The successful candidate will perform strategic procurement activities, search for better deals, and find suitable suppliers. He or she will report directly to the Logistician in Manila.
Main tasks:
- Oversees purchasing activities within Manila Delegation
- Supervises and coaches a team of Purchasers in Manila
- Ensures proper purchasing procedures are carried out
- Negotiates contracts and monitor their progress
- Conducts research to best products and suppliers in terms of best value, quality and delivery
- Identifies potential suppliers and builds and maintains good relationships with them
- Keeps contract files and use them as reference for the future
- Provides analytical reports on purchases
Minimum required profile:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting or equivalent
- Minimum 4-year work experience preferably in purchasing of medical, food and essential housing needs items
- Good command of written and spoken English
- Good capacity in negotiation and communication
- Good knowledge of the local market
- Be a team leader with good analytical skills
- Possession of driving license
Competencies:
- Being honest
- Proven reporting skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Knowledge in ERP applications preferably JDE - Oracle is a key advantage
- Be able to adapt to evolving work environments
- Be willing and ready to travel regularly
Closing date of application: 5 March 2016
Contract duration: Open-ended
Contract start: Immediate
How to apply:
Qualified applicants are requested to send their CV with cover letter and a copy of valid NBI clearance to man_hr_services@icrc.org with subject line: SURNAME Name - MAN Head of Purchasing. Your CV, cover letter and NBI clearance should be in one pdf file.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Office address: 5F Erechem Bldg., Salcedo corner VA Rufino Streets, Legaspi Village, Makati City, Philippines