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Deputy Head of Global Indirect Procurement

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Category | Grade:ProfessionalDeadline:30 Jul 2026Job ID:2680114Posted on:16 Jul 2026
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Overview

Coordinates MSF's global indirect procurement activities on a short-term mission, leading a team, aligning stakeholders and preparing 2027 priorities across MSF entities and platforms.

Department: Global Procurement Unit

Languages

Required: English

Desired: French

Job Functions

  1. Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain
  2. Operations and General Management

Minimum Experience

5 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Ensure global indirect procurement activities align with annual strategic objectives
  • Track action plans, risks, resources and stakeholder engagement for 2026 priorities
  • Capture needs from MSF entities and platforms for 2027 planning
  • Formulate strategic priorities to improve value from indirect procurement
  • Lead and coordinate the global indirect procurement team
  • Strengthen team working frameworks, objectives and professional development
  • Foster collaboration with procurement stakeholders and other GPU teams
  • Plan and manage resources, recruitment and monitoring for the activity

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, ideally with procurement or supply chain management specialisation, or equivalent education and experience
  • At least five years of demonstrated procurement expertise
  • At least five years of team management experience
  • Proven stakeholder management experience
  • Direct work experience in a complex multi-entity organisation
  • Experience in global contracting and negotiations
  • Fluent spoken and written English

Skills

Strategic ProcurementIndirect ProcurementTeam ManagementStakeholder ManagementGlobal ContractingNegotiationProject ManagementStrategic PlanningChange ManagementCross-Functional Coordination

Tools

Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Excel

Additional info

  • Fixed-term contract at 80-100% until 31 December 2026
  • Location is any MSF office; by default the contract is offered through the MSF office in the candidate's country of residence
  • Compensation and benefits follow the MSF entity establishing the contract
  • Starting date is as soon as possible
  • Offers are subject to reference and screening checks