Procurement Team Leader – Kyiv – 831054 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 some 18,000 staff worldwide. In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. Currently, we have over 900 team members working across the county in various professional fields.

About the job 

The ICRC Logistics Department recruits a Procurement Team Leader to be based in its Kyiv office. The Procurement Team Leader will be responsible for the projects related to general procurement (logistics, administration), financial services, and IT related goods. She/He is managing her/his Buyers team in the execution of the concerned files. The role of the Procurement Team Leader is to satisfy the requester's demands respecting the best quality / price / service relation and ensuring compliance with ICRC standard procedures. 

She/He implements the purchasing strategy under the supervision of the Deputy Country Procurement Manager.

Start date: Immediately

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise the activities of the team's Buyers
• Develop and maintain a deep level of awareness of the local market (availability, capacity, regulatory landscape, trends, current affairs, etc.), in particular in the product categories in focus for the team
• Analyse demand patterns in relation to market capacity, initiating long-term agreements for recurring purchases whenever beneficial for the ICRC
• Work in close cooperation with the Supply Chain Management unit to plan and manage the team's supplier deliveries in accordance to demand planning schedules and constraints related to warehousing and transport

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. 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 Procurement Team Leader in the Logistics Department, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics:  

• Ukrainian citizenship or holding a permanent resident permit in Ukraine.
• University degree in business, economy or equivalent is an advantage 
• Certifications in purchasing, procurement or supply-chain management
• 6 years experience in a technical field, including three years in procurement.
• 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
• Confidence in managing projects and staff
• Ability to work independently, as well as effectively under supervision
• 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: 02 January 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 to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.