Purchasing Officer

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, humanitarian, non-governmental organisation providing assistance to people in need as a result of natural and man-made disasters, irrespective of race, religion, ideology or politics.

We are seeking to employ a candidate for the following position:

Purchasing Officer

Place of work: Baghdad

Deadline for application: 10 Aug 2026

Main purpose of the job:

The Purchasing Officer is responsible for carrying out day-to-day procurement activities for the Baghdad coordination and Project to ensure the timely and cost-effective purchase of goods and services in line with MSF policies and procedures. The role supports efficient project operations by sourcing quality suppliers, processing purchases, and maintaining accurate procurement records.

Accountabilities:

• 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

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MSF CH/Context Specific Accountabilities:

• Carry out local purchases in the coordination and those sourced from the projects.
• Regularly evaluate the market to obtain competitive prices, identify new suppliers and negotiate the best prices.
• Ensure timely update to the clients and ensure purchases are done according to the requirements and requested specs.
• Assist the line manager in encoding at UNIFILED (UF) and ensure the best practice of UF ERP system.

Specific requirements for the role:

Education University degree in Business Administration or any other related qualifications in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Procurement.

Experience At least 1 year purchasing experience or related supply chain and must have procurement experience within the Baghdad market.

Languages Essential English and Arabic language skills

Competencies

• Results and Quality Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Behavioural Flexibility
• Commitment.to MSF Principles
• Service Orientation
• Stress Management

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What we offer:

- Legal contract and pay in accordance with MSF Salary Grid - Level 05

- The chance to gain professional development and to develop (career path, training, etc.) within the organisation.

- The opportunity to contribute to our objective of saving lives, alleviating suffering and working with those most in need.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their complete application file (Updated 2 pages CV + motivation letter+ Certifications & Diploma + ID Card + References), Only applications with complete documentation will be considered.

By email to msfch-baghdad-recruitment@geneva.msf.org 

Please indicate “BGD – Purchasing Officer” in the e-mail title.

We encourage all applicants to submit a cover letter that introduces themselves, outlines their motivation for applying, and highlights their suitability for the role. Your resume should clearly present your experience, key responsibilities, and demonstrated skill set. This information is essential for us to assess your fit for the position and understand how your background aligns with the job requirements.

Only English CVs are considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. (Please make sure your email and phone number are updated)

Your application will not be returned to you at any stage of the recruitment process.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

We receive a huge number of applications; therefore we will contact only short-listed candidates for test/interview.

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application and selection of the most suitable candidate. Your data will be treated confidentially. Only people part of the recruitment process has access to your data. MSF does not sell your data under any circumstances. If you have any questions or requests, you can contact msfch-baghdad-recruitment@geneva.msf.org