Intersectional Procurement Manager

Job Posting Organization:
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a humanitarian organization that provides medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Established in 1971, MSF operates in over 70 countries, with a mission to save lives and alleviate suffering. The organization is known for its commitment to providing impartial medical care and advocating for the rights of marginalized populations. MSF employs thousands of staff worldwide, including medical professionals, logistics experts, and administrative personnel, working collaboratively to deliver essential services in challenging environments.

Job Overview:
The Intersectional Procurement Manager (IPM) is responsible for defining and implementing the procurement strategy to meet the common needs of all operational centers (OCs) in Mali and Burkina Faso. This role aims to enhance the availability and quality of goods and services, improve risk management, and consolidate procurement efforts to generate savings without compromising quality. The IPM will work to simplify the management of procurement categories and prevent competition among operational centers. The position is crucial for ensuring a coherent and harmonized approach to procurement within MSF, aligning methodologies, practices, tools, and processes with MSF protocols and local regulations. The IPM will also focus on establishing framework contracts for strategic purchases, considering long-term strategic objectives and economic, social, and environmental risks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct expenditure analysis to identify priority categories common to all OCs and provide an implementation roadmap. Collaborate with procurement focal points to map expenditures and identify procurement priorities.
• Define and monitor intersectional suppliers for priority categories, creating a roadmap for implementation and standardizing commonly used items in joint contracts.
• Lead open tender processes for common categories, focusing on efficiency, agility, quality, and price.
• Ensure sustainable purchasing practices when selecting suppliers and evaluate the competitiveness of contractual prices before renewal.
• Organize monthly intersectional procurement meetings and brief new procurement focal points.
• Ensure financial departments receive copies of contracts and verify compliance with agreed prices.
• Network with other organizations and coordinate with OC procurement managers to avoid overlaps and competition.
• Provide technical support and assist OC staff in developing best practices and procurement capabilities.
• Maintain systematic contract archiving and update the price catalog tool for accessibility.

Required Qualifications:
A university degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field is required. Candidates must have at least 4 years of experience in procurement/supply chain, including data analysis, sourcing, complex negotiation, and contract management. In-depth knowledge of supply chain processes and financial budgeting is essential. International experience and field missions in procurement or similar supply chain roles, particularly with MSF, are required. Knowledge of Mali and Burkina Faso, along with market intelligence experience, is advantageous. Strong analytical skills, organizational abilities, and autonomy are necessary, as well as a results-oriented mindset and customer service orientation.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a university degree in a relevant field such as business administration, supply chain management, or procurement. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of procurement processes and supply chain dynamics, which are essential for the role of Intersectional Procurement Manager.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in procurement or supply chain management. This experience should include responsibilities such as data analysis, sourcing, complex negotiations, and contract management. Candidates with international experience, particularly in field missions, will be preferred, especially if they have worked with MSF or similar organizations.

Languages:
Fluency in French, both spoken and written, is mandatory, with a minimum level of B

• Proficiency in additional languages is considered an asset, enhancing communication capabilities in a multicultural environment.

Additional Notes:
The position is a fixed-term contract for 12 months, with a full-time commitment. The role is based in Bamako, Mali, and Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, with the possibility of recruiting internationally. The organization emphasizes an inclusive culture and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. MSF is committed to preventing abuse and misconduct and expects all staff to uphold these values. All employment offers are subject to reference checks and appropriate screening.