PURCHASING OFFICER

Seeking a new challenge? Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has a PURCHASING OFFICER position open in Garowe. The role requires a skilled individual with 2 - 3 years of experience in Business or a related field. Applications are open until Mar, 15. Don't miss this opportunity. MSF is an independent humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populationsinneed. MSF Somalia mission is seeking a qualified person for the position below:Job Title : PURCHASING OFFICERWork Location : GAROWE - SOMALIAStart date : As soon as possibleLength of contract : Fixed term (1year) 100% with 3 months’ probation period.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 competitivepricing conditions among different suppliers in order to ensure an ongoing supply of goods, following the procurementprocedures 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 negotiatingprices in order to guarantee the best quality and pricing for MSF goods and commodities. Regularly updating the supplieritem-price data on the supply office and informing the Supply (Activity) Supervisor / Logistics Supervisor of all informationor 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 policyand 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 informationwritten in local language before approval Managing the administrative and accounting procedures related to purchases: completing purchase orders, checking deliverynotes (against orders), managing advances issued by the Finance Department, etc. Updating information on purchase listsafter purchases ar === Skills & Qualifications === RequirementsEducation Essential, secondary education; commerce related studies desirableExperience At least 2 years' experience in supply chain related jobsLanguages Essential mission working language and local languageCompetencies • 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 Cusub • Shaqo Buuxda • Shaqo Garoowe

RequirementsEducation Essential, secondary education; commerce related studies desirableExperience At least 2 years' experience in supply chain related jobsLanguages Essential mission working language and local languageCompetencies • 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 yourCV & motivation letter as a single file by 15thMarch 2026”. The detailed advertisement and application portal can be accessed via the following link: https://kohr.kenya.msf.org/jobsOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.(MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee) Apply on employer site