Regional Biomedical Purchaser Job at International Committee of the Red Cross

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.