Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) Switzerland is an international non-governmental organization working in the field of medical care in Sudan. We are looking for a qualified candidate to fill in the position of PURCHASING OFFICER Port Sudan office

• 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 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 reception control process with the storekeeper
• Performing delegated tasks according to his / her activity and as specified in his/her job description.

      MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities:

• Encoding internal requests into UniField.
• Archiving all procurement related documentation in line with MSF Archiving guidelines.
• Regularly updating the validated suppliers contact information, physical locations.
• Observing the validation of purchase orders and invoice in accordance with the validation table.
• Fill the gap of the coordination / Project Supply Officers when needed.

Education: Essential, secondary education; commerce related studies desirable

•          Experience: At least 2 years' experience in supply chain related jobs

•          Languages: Essential mission working language and local language

•          Competencies •Results and Quality Orientation L1

•          Teamwork and Cooperation L1

•          Behavioral Flexibility L1

•          Commitment.to MSF Principles L1

•          Service Orientation L1

             Stress Management L2

Applications must include the below document:

• Complete CV in English
• Updated contact details (candidate’s phone number and a backup phone number)
• Sudanese National ID.
• Copy of certificates of experience and qualification

Please drop your application to the Labour office, MSF Switzerland Office at Port Sudan, square 16, house no.6 and/or Sudan job website. Application after 21st September 2025 will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

“At MSF Switzerland, 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, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment.”