Global Direct Category Buyer - Biomedical Equipment

Develops and leads MSF global procurement strategies for biomedical equipment, managing category sourcing, supplier relationships and procurement performance across MSF entities.

Department: Global Procurement Unit

• Analyse the category and define strategic priorities aligned with global procurement objectives
• Translate category priorities into action plans with risks, resources and stakeholders identified
• Lead sourcing processes in line with procurement policy and internal client requirements
• Monitor market trends, supply chain risks and category performance indicators
• Segment suppliers and manage strategic supplier relationships
• Resolve supplier performance issues and promote sustainability assessment
• Develop stakeholder networks across MSF entities and external actors
• Advise internal stakeholders using category expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering, ideally with a specialisation in purchasing or project management, or equivalent relevant education and experience
• Experience in equipment sourcing, ideally in the biomedical sector
• More than five years of experience in procurement or a supply-related function
• More than two years of strategic procurement experience including vendor management
• Direct work experience in a complex multi-entity organisation
• Experience in global contracting and negotiations
• Proficiency in standard office tools including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and data management
• Fluent spoken and written English

• Permanent contract at 100 percent working rate
• Starting date: 1 October 2026
• Location may be the supply centre in Amsterdam, Bordeaux or Brussels
• Compensation and benefits follow the MSF entity establishing the contract
• Average EUR 15 million procurement spend coordinated for the category
• Offers are subject to reference and screening checks