Procurement Team Leader – Kyiv – 872041 in International Committee of the Red Cross

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral, and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC is mandated to work in countries affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence. The ICRC is present in over 100 countries and has 18,000 staff worldwide. In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. Over 900 team members work across the county in various professional fields.

About the job

The ICRC Logistics Unit is offering a unique opportunity for a highly capable Procurement Team Leader with a medical, pharmaceutical, or health background to join our team in Kyiv. This role, supervising a team of purchasers, will be instrumental in our ICRC projects related to medical, health, and pharmaceutical categories, contributing to our humanitarian mission. The Procurement Team Leader plays a crucial role in fulfilling the requester's demands, ensuring timely and qualitative procurement in strict compliance with ICRC standard procedures. Under the supervision of the Deputy Country Procurement Manager, the Procurement Team Leader is entrusted with implementing the ICRC Purchasing Strategy.

Start date: Immediately

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Implement the ICRC's strategic orientations for purchasing, translating them into operational planning and activities
• Support the ICRC projects in their procurement
• Ensure that the medical/pharmaceutical standard operations procedures (SOP) are implemented 
• Manage and supervise a team of Buyers 
• Responsible for monitoring the availability and quality of goods and services supplied
• Ensure smooth supplier management (performance, assessment, and documentation).
• Ensures of having last updated information on the medical market and regulation.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and monitor deliveries to ensure compliance
• Organize regular meetings with requesters, the pharmacist, and the supply chain team to discuss demand planning, upcoming projects, etc.

What we offer you

• A great team to work with and an organization where you have an impact
• Employment contract according to Ukrainian labor law with flexible working arrangements 
• Competitive salary between UAH 70,000 and 100,000 (gross) before taxation
• Medical insurance for you and your depending family members
• Comprehensive onboarding and learning opportunities
• 20 days of annual paid leave
• Convenient office location in the city center

The ICRC is an equal opportunity employer that prioritizes staff safety and security. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds, including candidates with disabilities, are encouraged to apply for the position. We also value our employees' professional growth and offer a supportiveand inclusive work environment.

For more information, visit the website http://www.icrc.org/.

About you

To be successful as a Procurement Team Leader, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics:

• Ukrainian citizenship or holding a permanent resident permit in Ukraine.
• A university degree, preferably in pharmaceutics or equivalent is an advantage
• Degree (Certifications) in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management is an advantage
• 6 years of experience in a technical field, including three years in procurement
• Confidence in managing projects and staff
• Ability to work independently, as well as effectively under supervision
• Good knowledge of the local market(s)
• Computer proficiency, including knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Ukrainian
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environment

Interested? Yes? Then apply

Please submit your English CV, along with your motivation letter and salary expectations, to the attention of the ICRC People and Culture Team. Please label your CV with your first and last names (First Name LAST NAME). In addition, please complete the compulsory ICRC questionnaire. The questionnaire is available through the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/APw3dvQMHJ. (Click on the link or copy the link into your internet browser.)

Your application will be considered only once you have completed the ICRC questionnaire and uploaded your English CV.

Application deadline:  04 July 2024

Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be contacted for tests and interviews. The ICRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.