Purchasing Officer - Daily Worker Pool at Medecins Sans Frontieres
Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an International, Private, Non-Governmental, Non-Profit Humanitarian Organization.
- Our organisation offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters, to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.
- We have been working in Nigeria facilitated by a Memorandum of Understanding between Medecins Sans Frontieres and the Federal Government of Nigeria.
- Currently, MSF France is co-operating with the Federal Ministry of Health, State and Local government departments of health on various projects.
- Our current focus is a VVF and maternity response in Jahun, Jigawa state, and Malaria and Nutrition response in Katsina state with it’s coordination office in Abuja, Nigeria.
How The Pool Works:
Candidates apply and are assessed against the required profile.
- Suitable candidates are included in the Daily Worker Pool and may be contacted by MSF when a procurement need arises to check their availability and suitability at that time.
- Inclusion in the pool does not constitute a guarantee of work or future contact.
About The Daily Worker Pool:
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) France in Nigeria, limited by guarantee is establishing a Daily Worker Pool of qualified Purchasing Officers to strengthen its procurement capacity and enable the Supply team to identify suitable purchasing profiles when an operational need arises.
- The pool may support emergency response, temporary increases in workload, Supply team backup, specific/ad-hoc procurement needs, and the procurement of medical, logistics and other goods and services.
Important:
This is not a permanent or ongoing position.
Suitable candidates will be pre-selected and may be contacted only when a specific operational need arises.
- Inclusion in the pool does not guarantee work, a minimum number of working days, regular work or future contact.
- Any potential work will depend on MSF’s operational needs, including the timing, duration and location.
MSF Principles;
- MSF is a civil society initiative bringing together individuals committed to assisting people in crisis.
- Each individual working with MSF does so out of conviction and is expected to uphold MSF’s values and principles.
Main Responsibilities
When required, the Purchasing Officer may:
- Conduct market research, identify suppliers and obtain/compare quotations.
- Negotiate prices and purchasing conditions within delegated authority.
- Place purchase orders with approved/pre-selected suppliers.
- Check invoices, receipts and other procurement documentation.
- Follow up on orders and deliveries and assist with reception of purchased items.
- Maintain accurate supplier and purchasing information.
- Support emergency, surge and ad-hoc procurement activities in accordance with MSF procedures.
Requirements
Education:
- Secondary education required; studies in commerce, procurement, supply chain or related fields desirable.
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain or related work.
- Experience with suppliers, quotations, price comparison and purchasing documentation
Language:
- Fluency in the mission working language; local languages are an advantage.
Knowledge:
- Good knowledge of local markets and suppliers.
Competencies:
- Good negotiation, communication and computer skills, particularly Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to work autonomously and under pressure; flexible, dynamic and solution oriented.
- Teamwork, results and quality orientation, and commitment to MSF principles.
Deadline:
- 18th August, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested Applicant can apply via this link
