Intersectional Procurement Manager – DRC

Hierarchical connection: This position is indebted to the Intersectional Supply Emergency Steering Committee (ISSC), composed of a representative from the procurement department of each operational center participating in the joint purchasing activities. Intersectional Procurement Advisor to the Global Procurement Unit Domain: Supply

Location

Location: Ebola emergency response, Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Contract 100% fixed-term contract

Other information

Number of positions: Two positions, one for an immediate start and the other for a start within 3 months, in February 2027. Duration: 3 months plus 21-day post-allocation Ebola follow-up period Start Date: 01 December 2026 Closed publication: 09 November 2026

Job overview

An Ebola outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, was declared on May 18, 2026 in Ituri province (DRC). Since then, the situation has changed rapidly and spread to surrounding areas. MSF has set up an emergency response to support health authorities and affected communities. Given the evolution of the situation, this response is probably a long-term one. MSF is therefore preparing for a prolonged intervention, structured around several phases of deployment. In order to ensure operational safety and compliance with MSF standards, all staff are required to comply with the organization’s code of conduct, as well as specific procedures related to Ebola interventions. OCBA, OCB and OCG source locally Bunia, an unstable market, limited and shared with many other NGOs who compete for the same suppliers. Bunia is also the main sourcing hub for projects led by other organizations in the community.

II. PURPOSE OF THE POST

The Intersectional Procurement Manager (IPM) defines and implements the procurement strategy for the categories of purchases identified as priorities, in order to meet the common needs of the emergency activities of the operational centers (OCs) present at the intersection. Bunia,. The objective of this position is to increase the availability and quality of goods and services, improve risk control, and pool procurement efforts in order to generate savings without compromising quality. It also aims to simplify the management of categories of purchases managed at intersections and avoid competition between operational centers. The position also aims to ensure a coherent and harmonized approach to supplies within the MSF movement, through the alignment of methodologies, practices, tools and procurement processes, in compliance with MSF protocols, standards and procedures as well as local regulations, in order to strengthen the capacity of operational centres to respond effectively to operational needs. For this position specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating source-to-contract activities for local procurement for the three CBs, with a focus on market valuation and contract negotiation with suppliers to ensure product prices and availability.

Responsibilities

Required areas of intervention and specific objectives: Managing strategic inter-OC procurement in an emergency context

• Identify and prioritize the main categories of purchases made on a recurring basis by OCBA, OCB and OCG to Bunia.

Education / Qualifications

• Conduct a rapid market assessment: supplier identification, qualification, legal and administrative verification, price validation – Building on the information available under the national programme,
• Negotiate and sign cross-sectoral framework agreements/local contracts for these categories, validated by the OCBA, OCB and OCG operational/technical coordinators.
• Consolidate confirmed needs and projections based on scenarios (not historical forecasts) of the three CBs.
• Maintain a list of suppliers indicating their compliance status and validated prices, shared between the three CBs.
• 2. Manage a functional network for intersection purchases
• Organize regular stakeholder meetings and report regularly to the Procurement Emergency Steering Committee and GPU.
• Briefer new purchasing/supply focal points and respond to other ad hoc briefing requests.
• Ensure that financial departments receive their copies of contracts and are informed to verify that the prices charged are in accordance with the agreed prices.
• Ensure that products subject to VAT are listed in collaboration with the BIP (Protocol Office) and that the application of the VAT exemption is increased.
• Ensure consistency between the contractual terms of suppliers and the documents necessary for the application of the VAT exemption.
• Networking with other organizations – Ex. Log Cluster and other platforms.
• Coordinate work with CO Purchasing Managers (PMs) to avoid duplication and competition on the same activities. The IPM will focus on agreed-upon pooled categories while the PMs will focus on each CB’s own priorities, while collaborating closely on operational needs.
• Ensure adequate involvement of key stakeholders, including technical referents for the validation of sources and articles, to ensure successful implementation of the purchasing strategy.
• Communicate in a timely manner about issues, opportunities or any important updates related to the intersection purchase activity.
• Provide technical support and support to OC staff to contribute to the development of procurement best practices and capabilities. Outside perimeter:
• Technical validation of sources for logistical and medical items requiring such validation.
• Place orders at central purchasing offices.
• Transactional activities such as placing orders, receiving goods and invoicing remain the responsibility of each CB.
• Assessment of the market outside Bunia.

IV. EXPECTED RESULTS

• Signing cross-sector contracts for these categories, not just a list of suppliers.
• List of suppliers with conformity verification and validated prices, shared between OCBA, OCB and OCG.
• Consolidated overview of confirmed needs versus scenario-based projections.

V. SELECTION CRITERIA

Practical/technical knowledge

• University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or similar.

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in procurement/procurement, including data analysis, sourcing, complex negotiation and contract management or a similar field with the same components.
• In-depth knowledge of supply chain and financial budgeting processes required.

Main duties

• International experience (outside the country of origin) and field missions in the area of procurement or other supply chain functions, as head of supply team or similar positions, with MSF is required.
• Knowledge of the DRC and experience in market intelligence are assets.
• Professional experience in an emergency context is an asset Planning and organization
• Analytical mind, organizational skills and essential autonomy.
• Focus on results and sense of customer service required. Communication and Influence
• Ability to work cross-functionally, in a multicultural and remote environment are required.
• Listening skills, proven diplomacy and ability to develop a professional network.
• Ability to motivate and mobilize the various interlocutors. Practical requirements
• Proven ability to work with Office and ERP, especially a mastery of Excel is essential.
• Fluency in spoken and written French, minimum level B2, is mandatory. Swahili/Lingala are an asset.
• Resident of the Schengen area or holder of a Schengen visa an asset (allows rapid deployment). Only shortlisted candidates will be

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