PURCHASING OFFICER

Seeking a new challenge? Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has a PURCHASING OFFICER position open in Garowe. With 2 - 3 years of experience required, this position is suited for mid-to-senior level professionals in Business. The closing date for this vacancy is May, 04. EXTERNAL VACANCY RE-ADVERTISEMENT MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (MSF) – SOMALIA MISSION MSF is an independent humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. MSF Somalia mission is seeking a qualified person for the position below: Job Title : PURCHASING OFFICER Work Location GAROWE - SOMALIA Start date .......As soon as possible Length of contract : .....Fixed term (1year) 100% with 3 months’ probation period. Main Purpose Main Purpose: Performing the day to day purchasing activities in a particular supply office (coordination or project level) according to MSF protocols and standards in order to ensure an optimal running of the mission/ project. Accountabilities  Performing on a day to day basis the purchasing activities of a supply office, analyzing market sources and competitive pricing conditions among different suppliers in order to ensure an ongoing supply of goods, following the procurement procedures and according to MSF standards and protocols. Including the following activities:  Constantly assessing the local market, seeking products and suppliers that offer the best value for money and negotiating prices in order to guarantee the best quality and pricing for MSF goods and commodities. Regularly updating the supplier-item-price data on the supply office and informing the Supply (Activity) Supervisor / Logistics Supervisor of all information or modifications to the data i.e. price, address, items available  At the request of the line manager, obtaining different quotations from suppliers according to the MSF Purchasing policy and placing purchase orders to pre-selected suppliers with whom prices have been agreed  Requesting invoices or receipts, without delay, for all purchases, checking they are correctly filled and translating information written in local language before approval  Managing the administrative and accounting procedures related to purchases: completing purchase orders, checking delivery notes (a === Skills & Qualifications === Requirements Education  Essential, secondary education; commerce related studies desirable Experience  At least 2 years' experience in supply chain related jobs Language  Essential mission working language and local language Knowledge  Essential, Proficient in MS (word, excel and internet) Competencies  Results and Quality Orientation L1  Teamwork and Cooperation L1  Behavioural Flexibility L1  Commitment.to MSF Principles L1  Service Orientation L1  Stress Management L2 --- About Garowe --- Garowe is the administrative capital of the Puntland State of Somalia. The city has developed into an important center for governance, education, and humanitarian operations in northeastern Somalia. Many international organizations maintain offices in Garowe, supporting development and resilience-building programs across the region. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Buuxda • Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Garoowe

Requirements Education  Essential, secondary education; commerce related studies desirable Experience  At least 2 years' experience in supply chain related jobs Language  Essential mission working language and local language Knowledge  Essential, Proficient in MS (word, excel and internet) Competencies  Results and Quality Orientation L1  Teamwork and Cooperation L1  Behavioural Flexibility L1  Commitment.to MSF Principles L1  Service Orientation L1  Stress Management L2

If you meet the above requirements, please apply through the link attaching your CV & motivation letter as a single file by 4th May 2026”. The detailed advertisement and application portal can be accessed via the following link: https://ko-hr.kenya.msf.org/jobs FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY Previous applicants should not reapply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. (MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee) Apply on employer site Apply at: https://ko-hr.kenya.msf.org/jobs