.Location: Any MSF officeContract: Fixed-term contract at 100%Duration: 12 monthsStarting date: ASAPDeadline to apply: 05.01.2025Compensation and benefits: MSF practice is to offer the C&B package current in the MSF entity establishing the contract.By default, the successful candidate will be offered a contract in the MSF office of their country of residence at the time of application.I.
MSF INTERNATIONALMédecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural disasters.
MSF offers assistance to people based only on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.
MSF International is the legal entity that binds MSF's 24 sections, 25 associations and other offices together.
Registered in Switzerland, MSF International provides coordination, information and support to the MSF Movement, as well as implements international projects and initiatives as requested.II.
CONTEXTProcurement of products and services is a critical activity for MSF operations and represents approximately half of MSF's expenses.
Therefore, MSF has undertaken significant efforts in recent years to strengthen and re-organize its procurement function, which have led to the creation of the Global Procurement Unit (GPU).
The primary aim of the GPU is to streamline procurement activities and increase compliance, efficiency, and risk management.
Situated within MSF International Office, the role of the Global Procurement Unit is to lead global procurement strategies, coordinate procurement efforts in the organization and support the development of the procurement function across all MSF entities to efficiently contribute to MSF's social mission.III.
PURPOSE OF THE JOBThe overall objective of this position is to develop and lead Global Procurement Strategies to manage and optimize the procurement spend of the Categories under their responsibility, ensuring that they are pertinent, efficient and respond to the global needs of MSF.IV.
RESPONSIBILITIESAs part of the Global Procurement Unit, the Global Insurance Category Buyer will:- Report hierarchically to the Head of the Global Indirect Procurement.- Work closely with MSF's International Insurance Steering Committee (IISC) and especially with the International commercial Insurance advisor and with the International Legal Insurance advisor, Heads of Finances / HR departments, Insurance focal points and the buyer community throughout MSF.- Interact with other stakeholders within the MSF movement: International Legal department (ILD), Data protection coordinator.The management of risk and insurances is done nationally by MSF entities and internationally by the International Insurance Steering Committee (IISC)