Interview practice: ⁨Buyer 2⁩

Interview day kit

Written by AI from the advert.

What to bring

Printed copy of your CV
Printed copy of your cover letter
National identification document
Relevant educational certificates
Copies of previous employment references

How to prepare

Review standard purchasing and procurement procedures
Prepare examples of managing tenders and supplier negotiations
Review practices for invoice processing and tax exemption documentation
Understand supply chain categories such as fleet, logistics, and administration
Research ICRC's humanitarian mission and operations in South Sudan

Questions to ask them

What are the main categories of goods and services this role will manage first?
How does the procurement team collaborate with sub-delegations across South Sudan?
What are the key performance indicators for measuring success in this role?

Practise the questions

Questions this interviewer is likely to ask, with a tip for each. Practise out loud: it really helps.

1.Can you tell us a bit about yourself and why you are interested in this Buyer role?
Highlight your procurement experience, any humanitarian work, and how your values align with ICRC’s mission.
Practise your answer
2.How do you approach organizing tenders for major purchases to ensure compliance with ICRC procedures?
Explain your systematic planning, stakeholder coordination, and documentation steps to meet standards.
Practise your answer
3.Describe your experience with supplier selection and creating supplier panels.
Give a concrete example of evaluating suppliers, setting criteria, and the benefits of a panel.
Practise your answer
4.How do you manage invoice processing and ensure accurate settlement of working advances?
Outline your workflow, checks, and reconciliation practices to keep records clean and timely.
Practise your answer
5.Tell us about a time when you had to resolve a procurement issue under tight deadlines.
Use the STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result, focusing on problem-solving and outcomes.
Practise your answer

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Interview practice: ⁨Buyer 2⁩

Interview day kit

Written by AI from the advert.

What to bring

Printed copy of your CV
Printed copy of your cover letter
National identification document
Relevant educational certificates
Copies of previous employment references

How to prepare

Review standard purchasing and procurement procedures
Prepare examples of managing tenders and supplier negotiations
Review practices for invoice processing and tax exemption documentation
Understand supply chain categories such as fleet, logistics, and administration
Research ICRC's humanitarian mission and operations in South Sudan

Questions to ask them

What are the main categories of goods and services this role will manage first?
How does the procurement team collaborate with sub-delegations across South Sudan?
What are the key performance indicators for measuring success in this role?

Practise the questions

Questions this interviewer is likely to ask, with a tip for each. Practise out loud: it really helps.

1.Can you tell us a bit about yourself and why you are interested in this Buyer role?

Highlight your procurement experience, any humanitarian work, and how your values align with ICRC’s mission.

Practise your answer

2.How do you approach organizing tenders for major purchases to ensure compliance with ICRC procedures?

Explain your systematic planning, stakeholder coordination, and documentation steps to meet standards.

Practise your answer

3.Describe your experience with supplier selection and creating supplier panels.

Give a concrete example of evaluating suppliers, setting criteria, and the benefits of a panel.

Practise your answer

4.How do you manage invoice processing and ensure accurate settlement of working advances?

Outline your workflow, checks, and reconciliation practices to keep records clean and timely.

Practise your answer

5.Tell us about a time when you had to resolve a procurement issue under tight deadlines.

Use the STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result, focusing on problem-solving and outcomes.

Practise your answer

Interview practice: ⁨Buyer 2⁩

Interview day kit

What to bring

How to prepare

Questions to ask them

Practise the questions

1.Can you tell us a bit about yourself and why you are interested in this Buyer role?

2.How do you approach organizing tenders for major purchases to ensure compliance with ICRC procedures?

3.Describe your experience with supplier selection and creating supplier panels.

4.How do you manage invoice processing and ensure accurate settlement of working advances?

5.Tell us about a time when you had to resolve a procurement issue under tight deadlines.

Interview practice: ⁨Buyer 2⁩

Interview day kit

What to bring

How to prepare

Questions to ask them

Practise the questions

1.Can you tell us a bit about yourself and why you are interested in this Buyer role?

2.How do you approach organizing tenders for major purchases to ensure compliance with ICRC procedures?

3.Describe your experience with supplier selection and creating supplier panels.

4.How do you manage invoice processing and ensure accurate settlement of working advances?

5.Tell us about a time when you had to resolve a procurement issue under tight deadlines.

6.What motivates you to work for the ICRC and how do you see your role contributing to its mission?