Buyer

What we do

 

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

 

Our values

 

  • At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.

 

Purpose

 

The Buyer supports the procurement process in Sudan in accordance with ICRC rules and regulations.

 

Reports to (role)

 

  • Country Procurement Manager

 

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

 

  • Conducts research into the availability of goods and services.
  • Independently carries out ordinary procurement for specific sector(s) up to a certain amount.
  • Drafts requests for tenders/quotes, selection tables and contracts and submits them to their hierarchical superior.
  • Follows up on purchases and deliveries and checks that they are conform with specifications and contract details.
  • Receives goods and checks that they correspond to quantities and quality ordered.
  • Manages, follows up on, files and scans invoices and related documents.
  • Participates in updating statistics and reporting.
  • Ensures that risks are mitigated by performing the controls assigned to his/her role as described in the Logistics Risk and Control Matrix

 

Desired profile and skills

 

  • Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
  • Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment

 

Certifications / Education required

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, degree in Procurement
  • Certifications in purchasing, procurement or supply-chain management.
  • A background in engineering and/or cash markets within humanitarian organizations, will be considered an asset.
  • Computer proficiency, including knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems.

Professional experience required

  • Good knowledge of the local market(s).
  • 3 years' experience in a similar position.
  • Good knowledge of and experience with financial rules, procurement procedures and supplier management.

What we offer

  • Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
  • Competitive employment package with medical insurance.
  • In-house training opportunities for personal development.

Additional information

  • Type of role: National Staff
  • Working rate: 100%
  • Location: Port Sudan
  • Type of contract: Fix-term contract (Extendable)
  • Length of assignment: Six months (Extendable)
  • Application deadline: 12 October 2025
  • Desired starting date: December 2025
ICRC is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Location:  Port Sudan (PSU)
Job Family:  Logistics
Contract Type:  Fixed term contract

Title:  Buyer

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