Job ID
43734
Job Title
Purchasing Officer
To work for
MSF Switzerland
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Procurement/Logistics/Delivery
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
- 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 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 in order 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 Supervisor Supervisor of all information or modifications to the data i.e. price, address, items available; collaborate with other MSF sections/NGOs for sharing, receiving Supplier info
- 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 reception control process with the storekeeper
- Performing delegated tasks according to his / her activity and as specified in his/her job description
- 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 MSF goods and commodities. Regularly updating the supplier-item-price data on the supply office and informing the Supervisor Supervisor of all information or modifications to the data i.e. price, address, items available; collaborate with other MSF sections/NGOs for sharing, receiving Supplier info
- 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 reception control process with the storekeeper
- Performing delegated tasks according to his / her activity and as specified in his/her job description
Qualifications
Education Essential, secondary education; commerce related studies desirable
Experience At least 2 years' experience in supply chain related jobs
Language Fluency in Arabic, very good English language skills (verbal & written)
Knowledge High computer literacy (mandatory: MS Office, desirable: ERP system experience)
Competencies
- Results and Quality Orientation L1
- Teamwork and Cooperation L1
- Behavioural Flexibility L1
- Commitment.to MSF Principles L1
- Service Orientation L1
- Stress Management L2
Experience At least 2 years' experience in supply chain related jobs
Language Fluency in Arabic, very good English language skills (verbal & written)
Knowledge High computer literacy (mandatory: MS Office, desirable: ERP system experience)
Competencies
- Results and Quality Orientation L1
- Teamwork and Cooperation L1
- Behavioural Flexibility L1
- Commitment.to MSF Principles L1
- Service Orientation L1
- Stress Management L2
Specific Vacancy Requirements
The posting will be open to applications for 14 days 11th of August 2025
The individual needs to be familiar with the area of operations in Damascus and the local market.
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
The individual needs to be familiar with the area of operations in Damascus and the local market.
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
Salary and Benefits
To be clarified during the recruitment period.
About us
Medecins Sans Frontieres Switzerland is International Non-Governmental Organization establishing operations in Syria
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Jul 29, 2025
Expiry Date
Aug 28, 2025
CV Language
English
