Purchasing Officer
- Performing on a day to day basis the purchasing activities of a supply office, analyzing market sources and competitive pricing conditions among different suppliers in order to ensure an ongoing supply of goods, following the procurement procedures and according to MSF standards and protocols. Including the following activities:
- Constantly assessing the local market, seeking products and suppliers that offer the best value for money and negotiating prices in order to guarantee the best quality and pricing for MSF goods and commodities. Regularly updating the supplier-item-price data on the supply office and informing the Supply (Activity) Supervisor / Logistics Supervisor of all information or modifications to the data i.e. price, address, items available
- At the request of the line manager, obtaining different quotations from suppliers according to the MSF Purchasing policy and placing purchase orders to pre-selected suppliers with whom prices have been agreed
- Requesting invoices or receipts, without delay, for all purchases, checking they are correctly filled and translating information written in local language before approval
- Managing the administrative and accounting procedures related to purchases: completing purchase orders, checking delivery notes (against orders), managing advances issued by the Finance Department, etc. Updating information on purchase lists after purchases are made
- Assisting in reception control process with the storekeeper
- Performing delegated tasks according to his / her activity and as specified in his/her job description.
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Education: Commerce related studies desirable
Language:English is essential
Computer Skills:Computer literacy essential (Office pack and Internet)
Experience:Essential previous experience of at least 2 years in similar or relevant positions. Desirable previous experience in MSF or other NGOs
Please not that:
- Only complete and relevant applications will be considered
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- The minimum age of employment is 18 years old
- MoH staff under contract can’t have an MSF contract
- By applying I recognize to follow the MSF Charter and to honor the following principles:
Médecins sans Frontières provides assistance to populations in distress, to victim of natural or man-made disasters and to victims or armed conflict. They do so irrespective of race, religion, creed or political conviction.
MSF observes neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the rights to humanitarian assistance and claims full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of its functions.
MSF members undertake to respect their professional code of ethics and to maintain complete independence from all political economic or religious power.
As volunteers, members understand the risks and dangers of the mission they carry out and make no claim for themselves or their assigns for any form of compensation other than that which the association might be able to afford them.
- As part of its recruitment process, MSF may collect and process, through an internal due diligence system, personal information about applicants. MSF is committed to protecting the confidentiality of personal data applicants provide in their application.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, composed of a CV in English, diplomas copies and ID copies before the 24th July 2025 through Apply Now-button below.
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