Intersectional Procurement Manager

Job Posting Organization:
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian organization that provides medical assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters, and to those excluded from healthcare. Founded 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, regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation. MSF employs thousands of staff worldwide, including medical professionals, logistics experts, and administrative personnel, all dedicated to delivering emergency medical aid and healthcare services in crisis situations.

Job Overview:
The Intersectional Procurement Manager (IPM) is responsible for defining and implementing the procurement strategy for prioritized purchasing categories to meet the common needs of emergency operations in Bunia. This role is crucial in enhancing the availability and quality of goods and services, improving risk management, and consolidating procurement efforts to achieve cost savings without compromising quality. The IPM will ensure a coherent and harmonized approach to procurement within MSF by aligning methodologies, practices, tools, and processes with MSF protocols and local regulations. The position involves coordinating local sourcing activities for three operational centers, focusing on market assessment and contract negotiation with suppliers to ensure product availability and pricing.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities include leading strategic inter-OC purchases in emergency contexts, identifying and prioritizing key purchasing categories, conducting rapid market assessments, negotiating and signing intersectoral framework agreements/local contracts, consolidating confirmed needs and projections, maintaining an updated supplier list, organizing regular stakeholder meetings, briefing new procurement focal points, ensuring financial departments receive contract copies, and networking with other organizations. The IPM will also coordinate with OC procurement managers to avoid overlaps and competition in activities, ensure stakeholder involvement, communicate timely on procurement issues, and provide technical support to OC staff to develop best practices in procurement.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field. A minimum of 4 years of experience in procurement/sourcing, including data analysis, complex negotiation, and contract management, is required. In-depth knowledge of supply chain processes and financial budgeting is essential. International experience and field missions in procurement or supply chain functions, particularly with MSF, are highly desirable. Familiarity with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and market intelligence is an asset. Experience in emergency contexts is also advantageous.

Educational Background:
A university degree in administration, supply chain management, procurement, or a similar field is mandatory. This educational background provides the necessary theoretical foundation and practical skills required for effective procurement management in complex and dynamic environments.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in procurement or supply chain management, with a focus on data analysis, sourcing, complex negotiation, and contract management. Experience in international settings and field missions, particularly in procurement roles, is essential. Candidates should have a proven track record of managing procurement processes in challenging environments, ideally with MSF or similar organizations.

Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written French at a minimum B2 level is mandatory. Knowledge of Swahili or Lingala is considered an asset. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills in a multicultural environment and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.

Additional Notes:
This is a fixed-term contract position at 100% workload. Two positions are available, one for immediate start and another for a start date within three months, in February 202

• The contract duration is 3 months, with a follow-up period of 21 days post-Ebola assignment. The position is based in Bunia, which is a critical supply hub for various organizations, and candidates should be prepared for the challenges of working in an unstable market shared with multiple NGOs.