Global Direct Category Buyer – Biomedical Equipment

Overview

Develop and lead Global Procurement Strategies to manage and optimize the procurement spend for assigned categories, ensuring they are pertinent, efficient, and respond to global needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Build a comprehensive analysis of the category and a strategy.
• Formulate strategic priorities for the category and operationalize them into an action plan.
• Perform sourcing processes for goods or services.
• Develop and maintain deep knowledge of market factors & trends.
• Define, monitor and analyse key indicators.
• Manage and develop Supplier Relationships.
• Perform supplier segmentation and steer supplier relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure corrective actions.
• Define, develop and maintain a network of stakeholders.
• Develop and mobilise a network required to carry out activities.
• Develop and maintain a smooth flow of communication and feedback.
• Give advice to internal stakeholders.
• Network with other actors / NGOs.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Procurement or Supply-related function, of which 2+ years in strategic procurement including vendor management.
• Direct work experience in a complex multi-entity’ organization.
• Experience in global contracting and negotiations.
• Direct work experience in one of the 3 MSF European Supply Centers is a strong asset.
• Experience in project management is an added value.
• Experience in equipment sourcing, ideally in the Biomedical sector.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering, with ideally a specialization in purchasing or project management, or a combination of relevant education and professional experience.

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