HQ Procurement Officer

Position description

Join MSF OCG as an HQ Procurement Officer!

We are looking for passionate candidates ready to contribute to our humanitarian mission.

Below, you will find the job details and the qualifications we are looking for.

Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF

Do your qualifications and experience not exactly match all requirements of the job?

At MSF OCG, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together to advance MSF's social mission and create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.

We understand that some people may hesitate to apply for employment if they don't meet all listed job requirements. Research shows that this is especially true for women. If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don’t fulfil every listed qualification.

We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will undergo reference checks.

Context & mission

Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization that provides care to people in need, people affected by natural or man-made disasters, and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and without regard to race, religion, creed or political affiliation (MSF Charter).

The MSF movement is built around 5 operational centers supported by 24 sections and offices worldwide. MSF Operational Center Geneva (MSF OCG) is one of these centers.

This role ensures the effective management of procurement and purchasing activities for both country programmes and HQ departments, securing timely, compliant and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services while supporting operational continuity and organisational efficiency.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Manage international procurement for country program to ensure the availability of goods and equipment required for field operations.
• Manage transport and import/export compliance activities to ensure the efficient, secure delivery of goods to country programs.
• Manage the HQ ordering process, in collaboration with relevant departments, to ensure traceability and efficient procurement.
• Manage HQ stock to ensure the continuity of operational support to country programs and departments.
• Support HQ and country teams with their purchasing and procurement needs (sourcing, contracting, purchasing, delivering and invoicing) to enhance supply chain performance and operational continuity.
• Implement procurement strategies with stakeholders to ensure efficient and sustainable procurement.
• Manage supplier relationships and coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure a reliable supply, meet operational needs and reduce risks.
• Assess purchasing and procurement performance to identify optimisation opportunities, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
• Ensure procurement and purchasing activities comply with organisational policies, standards and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

Education

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement or related field.
• CIPS Level 3 or equivalent, an asset.

Experience

• Significant experience in humanitarian supply chain and procurement.
• Previous MSF field experience.
• Experience with transport, customs and import/export activities.
• Desired : Familiarity with MSF ERP systems and supply chain digital tools &/or HQ procurement or purchasing experience.

Languages

• English C1/2
• French C1/2
• Desired: German B1.

Skills/ Technical competencies

• Sector-specific knowledge: procurement, purchasing, stock management and Transport & Customs regulations.
• Software & Tools: UniField, MSF Log Portal, Dynamics, Microsoft Office Suite
• Global knowledge: MSF's various logistics technical fields, Solid grasp of MSF’s operational environment.

Personal Abilities/Qualities

• Cross-Cultural Sensitivity
• Stakeholder Partnership
• Planning and Prioritisation
• Analytical Thinking
• Continuous Improvement
• Adaptability in Complex Environments
• Communicative and collaborative mindset

Terms of employment

• Full-time position 100% (40h/week)
• Open-ended contract
• Working place: Geneva, Switzerland
• Ideal start date: February 8th, 2027
• Gross annual salary (for 100%): from CHF 87’372.- to CHF 100’608.- (salary commensurate with equivalent experience and internal salary grid)
• Paid vacation: 25 days per year, prorate temporis, plus any Swiss public holidays falling within the contract period.
• Pension plan: pension contribution covered 3/4 by MSF, 1/4 by staff member.
• Relocation support available for eligible candidates.

Application instructions

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