Operational Procurement Officer

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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent, medical, emergency relief organisation that provides assistance to people worldwide, regardless of their background, religion or political convictions. Above all, we aim to save lives and to offer medical care to victims of disasters, wars and epidemics. Working together with local staff, we give direct support to the population. MSF also appeals to those in power, including governments and international organisations, and speaks out about the abuses we encounter in the course of our work. The Dutch organisation ‘Artsen zonder Grenzen’ (MSF-Holland) is a member of the international organisation ‘Médecins Sans Frontières’.

The Logistics department plays a key role in ensuring logistic performance for the benefit of the programs conducted in the various project countries. The department consists of the Procurement Unit and the Field Support Unit. The Procurement Unit is responsible for processing the orders from some 25-project countries and delivering a wide assortment of medical and non-medical goods to the projects within the required timeframe. The Unit consists of a coordinator, five operational procurement officers, three tactical procurement officers, a tactical operational procurement officer, two order expeditors, a stock manager, a procurement process officer and a pharmacist.

With immediate effect Artsen zonder Grenzen has a vacancy for an:

Operational Procurement Officer (100%)
(Operationeel Inkoper)
based in Amsterdam

POSITION
Together with your colleagues you are responsible for an effective and efficient purchase and transport process towards a number of project countries. As a team-member you cover the major part of the process from order intake to the timely delivery of the goods to the field (including all administration). You cooperate closely with logistic coordinators in the field with regard to contents and timing of deliveries and with colleagues in the department as far as availability of the items requested is concerned. You furthermore are in regular contact with our logistic service provider for warehousing and transport arrangements. Support during emergencies might be part of your work. You represent countries from a Procurement perspective in operational meetings with other stakeholders. Occasionally you might need to conclude Service Level Agreements with project countries for which traveling might be necessary.

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PROFILE
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible person with an HBO-level education in a commercial or logistical direction or with comparable experience. You have worked at least 2 years in procurement and/or export & transport and ideally are familiar with automated order processing systems (we work with Oracle). Good communication skills and fluency in English are essential. Understanding the Dutch language is preferred. You furthermore are organized, service-oriented and result driven, next to a team player with initiative and good follow-up attitude.
Work experience in (the humanitarian relief sector) in Africa or Asia is considered an advantage because of the close cooperation with the projects.

Uren

40

Salaris

between € 2.171 and € 3.102 (based on a fulltime appointment)

Meer informatie

WE OFFER
• A contract for one year with a renewal option based on a fulltime appointment in salary grade 5 (with a gross monthly salary between € 2.171 and € 3.102 depending upon relevant professional experience and based upon a 40-hour working week).
• A premium free pension and 30 holidays
• A challenging position in an international working environment

INFORMATION & APPLICATION
For more information about this position, please contact Roel Zaat, Coordinator Procurement Unit on phone 020-5208016.
If you are interested in this position and believe that you fit the profile, please e-mail your letter of application and Curriculum Vitae in English or Dutch to
officejobs@amsterdam.msf.org. Attn.: Amanda van Hoorn, Personnel Officer. Please mention “Operational Procurement Officer” in the subject line. The interviews are planned for the 6th and 7th of June. Early availability is an advantage to us.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 3th of June 2011