A MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION
Carrying out purchases of a supply office according to MSF standards and protocols in order to ensure an ongoing supply of all sorts of goods.
| Accountabilities |
| • Carrying out the purchases of a supply office on the basis of purchase documents issued by the line manager and managing the administrative and accounting procedures related to purchasing. • At the request of the line manager, obtaining different quotations from suppliers according to the MSF Purchasing procedure. Below an agreed threshold, directly assessing the local market, seeks products and suppliers that offer the best value for money, and negotiates prices. • 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. • Regularly updating the supplier-item-price data on the supply office. Informing the Logistics or Supply Supervisor and Log Co/ Logistics Manager of all information or modifications to the “item-supplier” data: price, address, items available…. • Managing the administrative and accounting procedures related to purchases: completing purchase orders, checking delivery notes (against orders), advances issued by the Finance Department,etc. Updating information on purchase lists after purchases are made • Assisting in reception control process with the storekeeper and supply activity supervisor • |
Job Requirements
| Education | Essential, secondary education; commerce related studies desirable |
| Experience | At least two years in supply chain related jobs |
| Languages | Essential, local language; mission working language |
| Competencies | • Results. • Teamwork. • Flexibility. • Commitment. • Service. • Stress Management. |
How to Apply
All applicants should send a CV, cover letter, educational records, work certificates and copy of id. Card either by email to [email protected] (please indicate ¨On the subject box: the vacancy title) OR give in person to MSF Spain Offices in Addis Ababa/ Gambella/ Dolo Ado/ Hawassa/ Jigjiga.
Posting date: 11 December, 2018
Closing date: 20 December, 2018.
We strongly encourage qualified women to apply.
Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
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