Buyer for Medical Items – Kyiv – 814606 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 seeks a competent Buyer for Medical items to join our team in Kyiv. In close cooperation with the team members and line managers, the Buyer for Medical Items will support the procurement process for medical and health-related items. The Buyer's role is to fulfill the requester's demands, ensuring a timely and qualitative procurement in compliance with ICRC standard procedures.

Start date: Immediately

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Receive and analyze purchasing requests
• Determine the best source of supply for the order
• Prepare and send out requests for quotation (RFQ) or requests for tender (RFT)
• Select the best offer based on price, delivery time, quality, and other factors.
• Provide a transparent selection table, including supporting documentation
• Prepare contracts for the purchase of goods and services
• Follow up on purchases and deliveries
• Update and maintain knowledge about leading and potential new suppliers in the market
• Conduct market surveys and analysis for prices and quality benchmarking
• Participate in supplier assessments

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 51,000 and 74,000 (gross) before taxation
• Medical insurance for you and your depending family members
• Comprehensive onboarding and learning opportunities
• 20 working 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. We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our workforce and encourage qualified female and male candidates of all backgrounds, including candidates with disabilities, to apply for the position. We also value our employees' professional growth and offer a supportive and inclusive work environment.

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

About you

To be successful as Buyer for Medical items in the Logistics Unit, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics:  

• Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in Ukraine
• High School Diploma
• University diploma in the relevant field, particularly in medical or health-related disciplines, is considered as an advantage
• 3 years of experience in a relevant field
• Experience in Medical / Health / Pharmaceutics or equivalent is an advantage
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply-chain management is an advantage
• Good knowledge of the local market
• Professional fluency (written and spoken) in English and Ukrainian
• Computer proficiency, including sound knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn
• Ability to work independently, as well as effectively under supervision
• 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: 27 April 2025

Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be contacted to move forward in the recruitment process. The ICRC reserves the right to re-issue the vacancy, cancel the recruitment process, offer a position at a lower grade, with an adjusted job description or different duration, or recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.