The Procurement Manager should lead the procurement department in KSU by defining (if needed) following and reviewing the Procurement strategy (goods, transport/customs, some services) in collaboration with other departments and according the needs of the MSF missions in the region.
Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
Experience Level: Senior level
Experience Length: 3 years
Job Description/Requirements
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. We work in over 60 countries, offering assistance to people based on need, irrespective of origin, religion, creed or political affiliation.
MSF Operational Centre Brussels is looking for a:
Procurement Manager, Kenya (m/f/x)
Operational Context
Kenya Supply Unit (KSU) is the intersectional regional supply unit in Eastern Africa. At KSU we procure, store, and distribute medical and logistic items to the various MSF missions in the East African region and sometimes outside that region. Our services include also clearing and forwarding [import, export, and goods in transit], and handling of international freights coming from MSF Supply, MSF Logistics, and international supplier which pass through our Export Processing Zone.
KSU is financed by OCB but have an intersectional approach. However, by Kenyan law we are part of OCB Kenya Mission and therefore the OCB Kenya HoM is the referral point and responsible for all legal related matters.
Line Management for all managerial and supply related activities and developments come from the OCB Supply Chain director who works in HQ. Currently there are 2 projects ongoing to optimise MSF’s Supply Chain for our Missions and will determine our future strategy. The Procurement Manager will play a big part in this upcoming chance.
Main objectives
The Procurement Manager should lead the procurement department in KSU by defining (if needed) following and reviewing the Procurement strategy (goods, transport/customs, some services) in collaboration with other departments and according the needs of the MSF missions in the region.
In that direction, the Procurement Manager will have a key role to ensure the respect of procedures and to obtain the best prices/services for MSF.
Purpose of the post
To guarantee the performance of the Procurement department in KSU
To collaborate with other MSF actors (European Supply Centre, Regional Supply Centre, Missions) to participate to the improvement of the supply chain of MSF in the region
Responsibilities
Management of a team of 2 persons
Conduct market assessment/surveillance in collaboration with the Logistic Product Referent
Ensure the link with other MSF buyer for international purchase
Manage Supplier relationships
Review of SOP when necessary
Ensure that the database is properly filled for the Procurement part
Requirements:
Education
Bachelor (or equivalent) degree in Procurement
Experience
3 years experience in a Procurement position
Competencies
People Management
Solutionoriented with proactive attitude
Strong analytical and reporting skills
Team player
Negotiator
Innovative
Strong interpersonal skills
Languages
English is mandatory (fluency written and spoken)
B1 Level of French is an asset [written and spoken]
Conditions
Expected starting date: immediately
12 months fixed-term field contract, based in Nairobi, Kenya
Salary according to MSF-OCB Field salary scale. Transport, accommodation, vaccinations are taken in charge by MSF. Per diem + medical insurance
Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment
Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments
Family position
A dynamic and stimulating work environment alongside multicultural colleagues
How to apply ?
Online applications to submitted by the 30st of August 2021 latest.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
MSF values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
