Purchaser at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Médecins Sans Frontieres is a private, international organisation. The organisation is made up mainly of doctors and health sector workers and is also open to all other professions which might help in achieving its aims.

Médecins Sans Frontières provides assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict. They do so irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Purchaser

Location: Abuja
Contract Period: Indefinite

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

Minimum Required Skills and Qualification
Education:

• Essential: A B.Sc holder from a recognized institution in relation with Purchasing and Supply chain management

Experience:

• Preferable: Previous working experience working with MSF or other NGOs
• Work Experience in developing countries or similar context is desirable
• At least 2 years experience in supply chain related job

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit soft copies of their Applications including Cover Letter, Resume and copy of relevant Degrees, Certificates and NYSC certificate/exemption to: [email protected]
Or
Hard Copy to:
No 14 Tennessee Crescent,
Off Panama,
Maitama - Abuja

Note

• Please include the title of the position in the subject line of the email.
• Please note only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for interview; MSF Belgium takes this opportunity to thank all potential candidates for their application.
• MSF is an equal opportunity employer; both men and women are encouraged to apply.