Purchaser at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Contract Period: Indefinite

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• At the request of the line manager, obtaining different quotations from suppliers according to the MSF Purchasing policy and placing purchase orders
• 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
• Performing delegated tasks according to his / her activity and as specified in his/her job description

Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications

• Two years prior supply experience is required; experience with an NGO would be highly beneficial
• Degree in Supply Chain Management would be highly beneficial