Purchasing Officer – Daily Worker Pool
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MSF France in Nigeria is building a Daily Worker Pool of qualified Purchasing Officers to support procurement across projects in Abuja, Jigawa, Katsina and Borno. Candidates are pre-selected and contacted only when an operational need arises; inclusion does not guarantee work. Responsibilities include placing purchase orders, market research, supplier negotiation, invoice checks and supporting emergency or ad-hoc procurement.
- Pool-based role: pre-selected candidates contacted only when a procurement need arises
- Based in Abuja (FCT) with projects in Jigawa, Katsina and Borno
- Minimum 2 years purchasing, procurement or supply chain experience required
- Secondary education required; commerce, procurement or supply chain studies desirable
- Requires good negotiation, Excel, Outlook and local market knowledge
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Purchasing Officer – Daily Worker Pool at Medecins Sans Frontieres, France ⏲ Aug 12, 2026, 6:12 AM ⋕ View all NGO & Humanitarian / Nonprofit Organizations jobs Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an International, Private, Non-Governmental, Non-Profit Humanitarian Organization. Our organisation offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters, to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. We have been working in Nigeria facilitated by a Memorandum of Understanding between Medecins Sans Frontieres and the Federal Government of Nigeria. The French Section are at present co-operating with the Federal Ministry of Health, and State and Local government departments of health on various health projects. Our current focus is the VVF/Emergency Obstetrics Project in Jigawa State, the Provision of Primary Health Care in Borno State, and the Nutrition Project in Katsina State with coordination office in Abuja, Nigeria. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Purchasing Officer – Daily Worker Pool Location: Abuja (FCT) Context Currently, MSF France is co-operating with the Federal Ministry of Health, State and Local government departments of health on various projects. Our current focus is a VVF and maternity response in Jahun, Jigawa state, and Malaria and Nutrition response in Katsina state with it’s coordination office in Abuja, Nigeria. About The Daily Worker Pool: Important: This is not a permanent or ongoing position. Suitable candidates will be pre-selected and may be contacted only when a specific operational need arises. Inclusion in the pool does not guarantee work, a minimum number of working days, regular work or future contact. Any potential work will depend on MSF's operational needs, including the timing, duration and location. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) France in Nigeria, limited by guarantee is establishing a Daily Worker Pool of qualified Purchasing Officers to strengthen its procurement capacity and enable the Supply team to identify suitable purchasing profiles when an operational need arises. The pool may support emergency response, temporary increases in workload, Supply team backup, specific/ad-hoc procurement needs, and the procurement of medical, logistics and other goods and services. Main Responsibilities: When required, the Purchasing Officer may: Place purchase orders with approved/pre-selected suppliers. Conduct market research, identify suppliers and obtain/compare quotations. Check invoices, receipts and other procurement documentation. Follow up on orders and deliveries and assist with reception of purchased items. Maintain accurate supplier and purchasing information. Negotiate prices and purchasing conditions within delegated authority. Support emergency, surge and ad-hoc procurement activities in accordance with MSF procedures. Requirements: Education: Secondary education: required; studies in commerce, procurement, supply chain or related fields desirable. Experience: Experience: with suppliers, quotations, price comparison and purchasing documentation Minimum 2 years' relevant experience: in purchasing, procurement, supply chain or related work. Languages Fluency in the mission working language; local languages are an advantage. Knowledge Good knowledge of local markets and suppliers. Competencies Good negotiation, communication and computer skills, particularly Excel and Outlook. Teamwork, results and quality orientation, and commitment to MSF principles. Ability to work autonomously and under pressure; flexible, dynamic and solution oriented. How The Pool Works: Inclusion in the pool does not constitute a guarantee of work or future contact. Candidates apply and are assessed against the required profile. Suitable candidates are included in the Daily Worker Pool and may be contacted by MSF when a procurement need arises to check their availability and suitability at that time. MSF Principles; MSF is a civil society initiative bringing together individuals committed to assisting people in crisis. Each individual working with MSF does so out of conviction and is expected to uphold MSF's values and principles. How to Apply Interested candidates should: Click here to apply online Application Deadline: 18th August, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Abuja