Regional Biomedical Purchaser at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

The Regional Biomedical Purchaser manages procurement of technical products for Logistics Support Centre (LSC) in accordance with ICRC rules and regulations.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In collaboration with the Biomedical lead Buyer, participates in the development of the ICRC’s global strategy for purchasing medical equipment;
• Implements medical equipment strategy for the regional & local purchases of Medical equipment by adapting to the reality of the region & translating them into operational planning activities;
• Takes an active part in creating a regional network of all actors involved in Biomedical equipment management to enhance best practices;
• Carries out annual reviews of the regional procurement strategy for Biomedical equipment;
• Performs a regional market assessment for the medical equipment, laboratory equipment and associated services linked to commissioning, repair and maintenances;
• Ensures validity of supplier quality certificates by updating medical equipment supplier files annually to contain all the required documents;
• Ensures that procurement policies, strategies and procedures are followed in the field for his/her product category;
• Coordinates the training of Buyers and other logistics staff involved in the medical equipment portfolio and provides advise, guidance and support for procurement related issues.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES

• Degree in Purchasing and/or Biomedical Engineering;
• 5 years’ work experience in a technical field including 2 years in procurement;
• Knowledge of the hospital sector, medical devices and patient environment;
• Experience managing diverse teams;
• Good knowledge of the medical equipment market;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (Knowledge of French is an asset);
• Strong negotiation and communication skills; 
• Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Databases) and fluent internet user;
• Certificate of good conduct;
• Must be a Kenyan Citizen.