Mobile Implementation Officer Procurement​

CONTEXT  

The Supply Chain Department covers the entire supply chain management at international and local levels of the operations of MSF Belgium. As part of it the Procurement direction is responsible for the international procurement of its European Supply Center, MSF Supply, based in Brussels, but also for field local procurement and headquarters procurement, looking after a total of around 210 MEUR of procurement budget. Our aim is to improve the efficiency and risk management of OCB procurement by increasing the level of expertise and disseminating to the field good practices, through a comprehensive and cross-functional approach. 

As Procurement Mobile Implementation Officer, you will strengthen MSF’s procurement capacity and provide hands-on support across countries of operations. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Visit the projects upon request to support the local team with the development of procurement strategy, including: 
• Spend analysis 
• Needs analysis 
• Market analysis & Strategy 
• Supplier selection process 
• Negotiation & supplier selection 
• Contract management 
• Supplier performance management  

• Adhere to the priorities predefined in the ToR (Terms of Reference) developed by the Procurement/Supply Chain Officer and-or Network Manager in the countries of Operations 

• Provide procurement trainings and mentorship for operational staff, based on the ToR request (Supply, procurement, Logistic, Finance, Technical Referents, etc.)  

• Ensure clear communication between Head Office and countries of operation; align expectations, ensure contextual understanding, formulate findings and recommendations during the assignment, and report to the Procurement/Supply Chain Officer and/or Network Manager 

• Coordinate with colleagues in countries of operations to ensure continuity and follow-up 

• Advise country teams on procurement processes and tools in line with MSF standards and protocols during the assignment 

  REQUIREMENTS  

Education & Experience 

• Education: Master’s degree in business administration or supply chain management
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement, including data analysis, sourcing, complex negotiation, and contracting, or a position in a different domain entailing the same components
• Good knowledge of Supply chain processes and financial budgeting is mandatory
• Ability to work with Office and ERP, in particular, a good command of Excel is mandatory
• International experience in Procurement with MSF is mandatory, Procurement experience in similar international NGOs is an asset
• Experience in project management is an asset 

Competencies  

• Ability to work transversally, in a multicultural environment and in remotely is required  

• Analytical mindset, organizational skills and autonomy are a must  

• Result-orientation and customer service orientation are necessary  

• Proven diplomacy, ability to build a professional network and listening skills are required  

• Teamwork and cooperation  

• Good negotiation and networking skills  

• Strong cross-cultural awareness and adaptability  

 Languages 

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken is mandatory
• Good knowledge of French is an asset 

Other 

• Willingness to travel overseas under difficult conditions in some insecure and remote locations
• Fill procurement staffing gaps as outlined in the Terms of Reference 

CONDITIONS 

• Expected starting date: As soon as possible  

• Location**: Brussels (Belgium)*  

* Due to legal administrative constraints, given the duration of the contract, candidates must already have a valid work permit with mention of "Unlimited access to the labor market" to work in Belgium 

**Other location/s where there is an MSF entity could be discussed. The final outcome depends on the residency of the candidate, the local legal limitations (residency, work permit, etc.) and on agreement with the hosting MSF entity of these locations  

• Mobility: up to 70% in MSF projects  

• Contract type: Fixed-term contract – Full-time   

• Contract duration: 2 years   

• Salary according to MSF international salary grid  

• Medical Insurance 100% covered as per international package - 45 days annual paid leaves  

• The contractual terms and conditions will be established according to the place of work, legal constraints and in respect of MSF standard function and salary grids  

• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment  

• Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments  

Deadline for applications: 17th of November 2025 

How to apply? 

➢ Submit your application via the 'Apply here' button below 

➢ You will be directed to the online application form for this position    

➢ It should take 5-10 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for having your CV and motivation letter ready to upload (preferably in PDF format)   

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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