About the Job
\nPerforming the day to day purchasing activities in a particular supply office (coordination or project level) according to\u00a0MSF\u00a0protocols and standards in order to ensure an optimal running of the mission\/ project<\/p>\n
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\u00a0MSF\u00a0standards 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\u00a0MSF\u00a0goods 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
\nAt the request of the line manager, obtaining different quotations from suppliers according to the\u00a0MSF\u00a0Purchasing policy and placing purchase orders to pre-selected suppliers with whom prices have been agreed
\nRequesting invoices or receipts, without delay, for all purchases, checking they are correctly filled and translating information written in local language before approval
\nManaging the administrative and accounting procedures related to purchases: completing purchase orders, checking delivery notes (against orders), managing advances issued by the Finance Department, etc. Updating information on purchase lists after purchases are made
\nAssisting in reception control process with the storekeeper
\nPerforming delegated tasks according to his \/ her activity and as specified in his\/her job description.
\nPurchasing
\nCarry out purchases for the supply office based on approved purchase requests issued by the line manager, ensuring compliance with administrative, accounting, VAT, tax, and legal procedures.
\nContinuously assess the local market to identify products and suppliers offering the best value for money; negotiate prices and propose new suppliers when appropriate.
\nObtain and compare supplier quotations in line with MSF purchasing policies, as requested by the line manager.
\nPlace purchase orders with pre-selected and approved suppliers under agreed terms and prices.
\nMonitor and follow up on delivery timelines to ensure timely receipt of goods.
\nInform the supply supervisor or project logistics manager of any updates or changes to item\u2013supplier data (prices, availability, addresses, etc.).
\nEnsure safe and appropriate transportation of purchased items to MSF bases, including cold chain management when required.
\nFollow up on the quality of purchased items, including after-sales service, returns, and warranty issues.
\nAdministration
\nRequest invoices or receipts promptly for all purchases, verify their accuracy, and translate information written in the local language prior to approval.
\nRegularly update supplier, item, and price records within the supply office system.
\nManage all purchasing-related administrative and accounting procedures, including completing purchase orders and verifying delivery notes against orders.
\nManage cash advances issued by the Finance Department in accordance with procedures.
\nSupport the reception and quality control process in coordination with the storekeeper and supply supervisor.
\nUpdate purchase lists and records once transactions are completed.
\nNo. of positions:\u00a001
\nPlace of work: MSF- Switzerland Office, Nekemte
\nPosition holder report to(direct supervisor): HRCO and Head of Mission
\nLength of contract:\u00a0till 30 June 2027
\nRemuneration and Benefits:<\/p>\n
Starting Base salary (N+0) \u2013USD 668, payable in Ethiopian Birr (ETB).
\nMedical cover: as per the organization’s policy
\nAbout You
\nEducation<\/p>\n
Essential, secondary education; commerce related studies desirable<\/p>\n
Experience<\/p>\n
At least 2 years’ experience in supply chain related jobs (supply officer\/Purchaser or equivalent)<\/p>\n
Languages<\/p>\n
Essential mission working language (English) and local language (Amharic)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Competencies<\/p>\n
\u2022 Results and Quality Orientation L1<\/p>\n
\u2022 Teamwork and Cooperation L1<\/p>\n
\u2022 Behavioural Flexibility L1<\/p>\n
\u2022 Commitment.to MSF Principles L1<\/p>\n
\u2022 Service Orientation L1<\/p>\n
\u2022 Stress Management L2<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":207,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","job_listing_type":[17],"job_listing_category":[199],"job_listing_location":[4],"job_listing_tag":[],"class_list":["post-33346","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job_listing_type-full-time","job_listing_category-purchasing-and-procurement","job_listing_location-addis-ababa"],"metas":{"_job_logo":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/05\/Medecins-Sans-Frontieres-Switzerland.webp","custom-text-26140818":"Medecins Sans Frontieres Switzerland","_job_featured":"","_job_tag":[],"_job_filled":"","_job_urgent":"","_job_type":{"17":"Full Time"},"custom-select-24762152":"Onsite","_job_category":{"199":"Purchasing And Procurement"},"_job_expiry_date":"","_job_gender":"Both","_job_salary_type":"monthly","custom-number-21785310":"1","_job_experience":"Junior","custom-select-25910079":"1 \u2013 3 Years","_job_qualification":"Bachelor Degree","_job_application_deadline_date":"2026-05-16","_job_location":{"4":"Addis Ababa"},"_job_apply_type":"with_email","_job_apply_url":"","_job_apply_email":"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/e\/yk9ksfWpsz","_job_phone":"","_job_employer_name":"Beleqet Jobs","_job_employer_url":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/employer\/meseret\/"},"beleqet_data":{"_job_employer_posted_by":"9629","_job_logo_img":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/05\/Medecins-Sans-Frontieres-Switzerland.webp","_job_logo":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/05\/Medecins-Sans-Frontieres-Switzerland.webp","custom-text-26140818":"Medecins Sans Frontieres Switzerland","_job_title":"PURCHASING OFFICER","_job_type":"17","custom-select-24762152":"Onsite","_job_category":"199","_job_gender":"Both","_job_salary_type":"monthly","custom-number-21785310":"1","_job_experience":"Junior","custom-select-25910079":"1 \u2013 3 Years","_job_qualification":"Bachelor Degree","_job_application_deadline_date":"2026-05-16","_job_location":"4","_job_description":"About the Job\r\nPerforming the day to day purchasing activities in a particular supply office (coordination or project level) according to\u00a0MSF\u00a0protocols and standards in order to ensure an optimal running of the mission\/ project\r\n\r\nPerforming 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\u00a0MSF\u00a0standards and protocols. 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