Purchaser Job Vacancy - MSF Swiss

MSF Swiss Vacancy: Purchaser
 
Medecins Sans Frontieres – Switzerland Kenya Mission

MSF Swiss is recruiting for a project based Purchaser in Daadab, Dagahaley. 
 
The successful candidate shall carry out purchases for the Supply department while analysing the market sources and competitive pricing conditions among different suppliers. 
 
The candidate shall  ensure an ongoing supply of all sorts of goods, while guaranteeing the best quality and pricing for MSF goods and commodities.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Carries out the purchases of a supply office on the basis of purchase documents issued by the line manager. 
  • Manages the administrative and accounting procedures related to purchasing.
  • At the request of the line manager, obtains different quotations from suppliers according to the MSF Purchasing policy
  • Place purchase orders to pre-selected suppliers with whom prices have been agreed.
  • Request invoices or receipts, without delay, for all purchases, check they are correctly filled and translate information written in local language before approval.
  • Regularly updates the supplier-item-price data on the supply office
  • Manage the administrative and accounting procedures related to purchases: complete purchase orders, check delivery notes (against orders), etc.
  • Assists in reception control process with the storekeeper and supply assistant.
  • Updates information on purchase lists after purchases are made.
Profile 
 
Education
  • Essential, secondary education; commerce related studies desirable.
Experience
  • At least two years in supply chain related jobs.
Languages
  • Essential, local language; mission working language
Competencies
  • Results, Teamwork, Flexibility, Commitment, Service and Stress Management.
Start date: Immediately

Package: Attractive salary package on offer 

Contract duration: One year contract with a possibility of extension 

To apply kindly send your application tohttp://www.uhired.me/e/job/46 by the 14th April 2016
 
Applications must be received by the deadline. 
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee.