Détails de l'annonce
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Entretien/logisitique
Date de publication : 27/01/2026
Date limite : 15/02/2026
Profil
REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
1. Master’s degree in International Business, Finance, Supply Chain or Procurement
2. Minimum 3 years of procurement experience
3. Knowledge of indirect purchases (services, IT, etc.)
4. Affinity with legal terminology and contract negotiation
5. Experience with change and project management is an asset
6. Experience in working in a complex environment managing multiple stakeholders across different entities is an asset
7. Procurement and/or Purchasing experience with MSF would be a strong added value
8. Affinity with the humanitarian aid sector is an asset
Competencies
9. Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
10. Strong negotiation skills
11. Basic financial analysis
12. Knowledge of business contracts
13. Project management and organizational skills
14. Ability to work independently and take initiative
15. Analytical thinking and problem-solving
16. Communication and diplomacy
17. Teamwork and networking
18. Cross-cultural awareness
Languages
19. Proficiency in English, both written & spoken is mandatory
20. Good knowledge of French and Spanish is an asset
CONDITIONS
21. Expected starting date: 01st May, 2026
22. Location: Brussels, Belgium
23. Contract type: Fixed-term contract – full-time
24. Contract duration: 12 months contract (extendable)
25. Salary according to MSF-OCB salary grid
26. Possibility to work from home according to MSF Policy
27. Meal Vouchers - Hospital Insurance (DKV) – Pension Plan – 100% reimbursement for public transportation costs
28. Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment
29. Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments
Deadline for applications: 15th February 2026
How to apply?
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Description
CONTEXT
Within MSF OCB (Médecins Sans Frontières Operational Centre Brussels), direct spend (Medical and Logistical items) are being procured through MSF Supply's Procurement Department. Since August 2012, as part of OCB’s supply chain strategy, the Procurement Department has expanded its mandate to include procurement in Countries of operations as well as Headquartersrelated procurement for goods and services.
. Consequently, two Procurement teams have been added to the OCB’s Supply Chain Department, one focusing on the countries of Operations, the other focusing on the HQ (Headquarters) located in Ixelles, Belgium.
For the HQ team, we are looking for a new Strategic Buyer. The total annual spend at HQ amounts to € 26 million. All annual operational expenditure with a spend value higher than 50K € will be within scope. Main procurement categories to procure are finance, consultancy, ICT, and HR (not exhaustive list). Next to Ixelles Head Office, MSF Supply, in Neder-over-Heembeek, could potentially require support in the procurement of service-related categories.
As Strategic Buyer, you contribute to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of OCB head office while strengthening compliance and risk management within procurement. You achieve this by providing operational support and expertise, and by promoting the sharing of procurement best practices through a comprehensive, cross-functional approach. You ensure strong alignment and coordination between all entities and departments involved, including OCB Head Office teams, MSF Supply, and the Global Procurement Unit (GPU).
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
30. Analyze the indirect spend in scope, categorize and define opportunities. Follow up on budget and project portfolio on a regular basis
31. Connect with the relevant stakeholders to define their needs and present opportunities
32. Analyze the market, follow up trends, bring market intelligence and innovations to MSF OCB for the relevant categories
33. Take the lead in the supplier selection process, drawing up RFx templates and analyzing the offers
34. Collaborate closely with the Legal Department to review new contracts
35. Negotiate and renew existing contracts
36. Initiate supplier onboarding, being responsible for vendor master data
37. Follow up on supplier performance by organizing Business Review Meetings and striving for continuous improvement
38. Manage the supplier relationship throughout the entire procurement process.
39. Oversee supplier risk management, maintain processes, procedures and templates up to date, and deliver continuous savings
40. Contribute to GPU (Global Procurement Unit). Support the Category Managers (ICT, Travel and Sections) by connecting them to the OCB stakeholders. Participate in GPU working groups on tools, templates, way of working, sustainability