MSF recruits 01 Strategic Buyer Indirect Spend (m/f/x) – Brussels – MSF Belgium
Within MSF OCB (Operational Centre Brussels), direct spend (Medical and Logistical items) are being procured through MSF Supply’s Procurement Department. Since August 2012, as part of the OCB’s supply chain strategy, the Procurement Department has expanded its mandate to include in-the-field procurement and Headquarters’ related procurement for goods and services. Consequently, two Procurement teams have been added to the OCB’s Supply Chain Department, one focusing on the Field, the other focusing on the headquarters (HQ) located in Ixelles, Belgium.
For the HQ team, we are looking for a new Strategic Buyer Indirect spend. The total annual spend at HQ amounts to € 15 million. All annual operational expenditure with a spend value higher than 50K € will be within scope. Main procurement categories to procure are fundraising, communication, finance, facility management, consultancy, logistical and medical services, ICT, and HR. Next to the Ixelles HQ, MSF Supply (Neder-over-Heembeek) and EBC (Espace Bruno Corbé) will require support in the procurement of service-related categories.
MSPP (MSF Strategic Procurement Program) is having the ambition is to develop, structure and organize the procurement function at movement level to leverage the value brought by procurement function to the organization. Taking the lead and contributing to international MSF-wide source-to-purchase projects will be part of the responsibility.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze the indirect spend in scope, categorize and define opportunities. Follow up on budget and project portfolio on a regular basis.
- Connect with the relevant stakeholders to define their needs and present opportunities.
- Analyze the market, follow up trends, bring market intelligence and innovations to MSF OCB for the relevant categories.
- Take the lead in the supplier selection process, drawing up RFx templates and analyzing the offers.
- Closely collaborate with Legal Department for reviewing new contracts. Negotiate and renew existing contracts.
- Initiate supplier onboarding, being responsible for vendor master data.
- Follow up on supplier performance by organizing Business Review Meetings and striving for continuous improvement.
- Along the entire procurement process, be responsible for the supplier relationship.
- Be accountable for supplier risk management, keep processes, procedures and templates up to date and deliver continuous savings.
- Contribute or take the lead in MSF international projects (MSPP). Support the Category Managers (ICT, Travel and Partner Sections) by connecting them to the OCB stakeholders. Participate in MSPP working groups on tools, templates, way of working, sustainability, …
Expériences / Formation
Education:
- Master’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain or Procurement
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of procurement experience
- Knowledge of indirect purchases (services, IT etc.)
- Affinity with legal terminology and contract negotiation
- Experience with change and project management is desirable
- Experience in working in a complex environment managing multiple stakeholders across different entities is desirable
- Affinity with the humanitarian aid sector
Technical competencies:
- Data analysis – Mastery in Excel
- Negotiation techniques – Mastery
- Basic financial analysis
- Knowledge about business contracts
Other competencies:
- Transversal teamwork and networking
- Project management
- Discipline and organization skills
- Independence
- Analytical thinking skills and sense of initiative
- Strong stakeholder manager skills
- Negotiation skills
- Communication and diplomatic skills
Languages:
- French and English essential (speaking and writing). Dutch is an asset
Salaire
CONDITIONS
- Expected starting date: As soon as possible
- Location: Brussels (Belgium)
- Contract type: Fixed-term contract
- Contract duration: 12 months
- Full time
- Salary according to MSF-OCB HQ grid
- Meal Vouchers – Hospital Insurance (DKV) – Pension Plan – 100% reimbursement for public transportation costs
- Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment
- Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments
Deadline for applications: 12/06/2022
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How to apply?
Please, send your CV and cover letter to Recruit-HQ-SC@brussels.msf.org and mention “Strategic Buyer Indirect spend” in the subject of your email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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