Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders)
Position: Purchasing Officer
Industry: Company Humanitarian Aid
Employment Type: Full-Time
Placement: Sokoto, Sokoto State
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Job Description
Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) is seeking candidates for a position in Purchasing Officer based in Sokoto, Sokoto State. If you are interested in this opportunity, please review the details below.
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender, or political affiliation. With projects in close to 72 countries worldwide and a movement comprising 25 associations, 24 sections, 17 offices, and 6 operational entities, MSF remains at the forefront of global humanitarian efforts.
In the Sokoto region, MSF is dedicated to providing critical medical and humanitarian assistance to communities in need. As part of our commitment to these communities, we are seeking a dedicated and motivated Purchasing Officer to join our team. This role is essential in ensuring the ongoing supply of goods, analyzing market sources, and securing competitive pricing conditions among different suppliers.
The Purchasing Officer will perform day-to-day purchasing activities of the supply office, following MSF's procurement procedures and standards. This includes constantly assessing the local market, seeking products and suppliers that offer the best value for money, and negotiating prices to guarantee the best quality and pricing for MSF goods and commodities. The role also involves regularly updating the supplier-item-price data and informing the Supply (Activity) Supervisor or Logistics Supervisor of any modifications.
At the request of the line manager, the Purchasing Officer will obtain different quotations from suppliers according to the MSF Purchasing policy and place purchase orders to pre-selected suppliers with agreed prices. Ensuring that invoices or receipts are requested without delay, checking their accuracy, and translating information written in the local language before approval are also part of the job.
The Purchasing Officer will manage the administrative and accounting procedures related to purchases, including completing purchase orders, checking delivery notes against orders, and managing advances issued by the Finance Department. Additionally, the role involves assisting in the reception control process with the storekeeper and performing other delegated tasks as specified in the job description.
In the context of MSF's mission, the Purchasing Officer will also support supplementary activities related to the vaccination program and demonstrate flexibility in task development.
Job Detail
Responsibilities
- Perform day-to-day purchasing activities of the supply office.
- Analyze market sources and competitive pricing conditions among different suppliers.
- Ensure an ongoing supply of goods, following MSF procurement procedures and standards.
- Assess the local market, seek products and suppliers that offer the best value for money.
- Negotiate prices to guarantee the best quality and pricing for MSF goods and commodities.
- Regularly update supplier-item-price data on the supply office.
- Inform the Supply (Activity) Supervisor or Logistics Supervisor of any modifications to the data.
- Obtain different quotations from suppliers according to MSF Purchasing policy.
- Place purchase orders to pre-selected suppliers with agreed prices.
- Request invoices or receipts without delay for all purchases, ensuring accuracy and translation.
- Manage administrative and accounting procedures related to purchases.
- Complete purchase orders, check delivery notes against orders, and manage advances issued by the Finance Department.
- Assist in the reception control process with the storekeeper.
- Perform delegated tasks according to activity and job description.
- Support supplementary activities related to MSF vaccination program.
- Show flexibility in task development.
Job Requirements
Before applying, please take the time to thoroughly review and comprehend the job requirements outlined below. Ensuring that you meet all the specified criteria will significantly enhance your candidacy for the Purchasing Officer position at Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders):
Qualifications
- Essential secondary education; commerce-related studies desirable.
- At least 2 years' experience in supply chain-related jobs.
- Essential mission working language and local language.
- Competencies: Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioral Flexibility, MSF Principles, Service Orientation, Stress Management.
Education Requirements
- Essential secondary education; commerce-related studies desirable.
Experience Requirements
- At least 2 years' experience in supply chain-related jobs.
- Experience in humanitarian aid with MSF or other NGOs is desirable.
Skills
- Stock taking and inventory accounting
- Supply and demand planning
- Procurement
- Purchasing
- Stock and inventory management
Salary, Benefits and incentive
Provided below are the offerings in terms of salary, benefits, and incentives awaiting you in the role of Purchasing Officer at Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders):
Salary
NGN 1,200,000 - 1,800,000 per-Year.
Job Benefits
- Health insurance
- Accommodation provided by MSF
- Travel allowances
- Professional development opportunities
Incentive Compensation
- Performance-based bonuses
- Annual leave benefits
Date posted: July 13, 2024
Posted on: Sokoto
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Apply NowThis position requires a high level of flexibility, commitment, and the ability to manage stress effectively in a challenging environment. The Purchasing Officer will work closely with the Supply (Activity) Supervisor and Logistics Supervisor to ensure the effective procurement and supply of goods, contributing significantly to the overall success of MSF’s mission in Sokoto.
