Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) translates to ‘doctors without borders’. We provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Our teams are made up of tens of thousands of professionals working in health and medical care, logistics, administration, communications, skilled trades – all bound together by our charter and serving people in need. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of impartiality, independence, and neutrality. We are a non-profit, self-governed, member-based organisation.
MSF was founded in 1971 in Paris by a group of journalists and doctors. Today, we are a worldwide movement of over 69,000 people.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Purchasing Officer (Internal MSF)
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Scope of Responsibilties and Accountabilties
- 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.
- Performing on a day-to-day basis the purchasing activities of a supply office, analysing market sources and competitive pricing conditions among different suppliers 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 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 (against orders), managing advances issued by the Finance Department, etc. Updating information on Purchase lists after purchases are made
- Assisting in the reception control process with the storekeeper
- Ensure that all purchasing files are closed and archived.
- Ensure that each customer receives information and status updates on their orders every weekend (Weekly Order monitoring)
- Produce monthly and quarterly purchasing reports and share them with line managers.
- Performing delegated tasks according to his / her activity and as specified in his/her job description
Minimum Requirements
- Essential: Degree in Commerce, Supply, or related Course (or equivalent Degree).
Experience:
- Previous experience of at least two years in supply chain and/or related relevant positions, in MSF or other NGOs.
- MSF or INGO experience is an asset.
Languages
- English. (Knowledge of Hausa is an asset).
Knowledge
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Competencies
- Results and Quality Orientation
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Behavioural Flexibility
- Commitment to MSF Principles
- Service Orientation
- Stress Management.
Application Closing Date
24th August, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, and a cover letter with contact details by emailing: [email protected] using “PURCHASING OFFICER – ABUJA” as the subject of the mail.
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Note
- Applications must be in English and include a Complete CV, Cover Letter, updated contact details and ID, and contact information of the previous employer/s for reference.
- Incomplete applications will be automatically discarded.
- Do your qualifications and experience not exactly match all requirements of the job?
- At MSF, 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 fulfill every listed qualification.
- We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, beliefs, disability status, and all other diversity characteristics.
- MSF is committed to the prevention of all kinds of abuse (sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, discrimination, power abuse) against beneficiaries, children, communities and staff.
- All applicants must adhere to MSF Behavioural Commitments and will undergo safe recruitment processes (references, background checks)
- By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
