Procurement Officer

The Procurement Officer ensures that all procurement activities are carried out in accordance with the organisation's policies, procedures, and donor requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Manage procurement processes, ensuring transparency, fairness, and competitiveness
• Process item requests and purchase orders according to standard operating procedures
• Verify supplier documents, including RFQs, purchase orders, and invoices
• Maintain records of procurement activities and ensure compliance with organisational policies
• Negotiate prices with suppliers to achieve best value for money
• Collaborate with programme departments and finance to analyse bids and make recommendations
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and services and verify quality of supplies
• Prepare and update supplier databases and conduct market research

Reporting:

• Provide weekly updates on internal and external commitments to supervisor
• Monitor procurement status using online system

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in procurement in a humanitarian context
• Relevant diploma or degree in logistics, administration, or related field
• Strong negotiation, writing, and computer skills
• Knowledge of procurement procedures and practices
• Fluency in French and knowledge of English and local Arabic dialects an asset

Work Environment:

• Work will be based at IRC's Mongo office with occasional field trips
• Employee will be transported by IRC vehicle or rental car and accommodated in IRC guest facilities or hotel