Regional Procurement Advisor – Latin America

Médecins Sans Frontières MSF (Doctors Without Borders) is an international medical humanitarian organization that provides assistance to populations in precarious situations and to victims of natural and man-made disasters and armed conflicts, without discrimination based on ethnicity, religion or political ideology. In line with the values that guide our organization worldwide, the MSF Mexico and Central America office is committed to actions that promote inclusion, diversity, equity and equality in the labor offer and all recruitment processes that we carry out. We seek to serve the general population equally, offering equal employment opportunities for all people, such as members of the LGBTQ+ community, indigenous communities, Afro-descendants, women and people with disabilities. 

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1. Front office support for mutualized and non-mutualized procurement in country programs (remote support)

• Provide strategic and technical support to country programs via Intersectional Procurement Managers (IPMs) or Operational Center (OC) supply teams at both regional and mission levels.
• Actively participate with the Supply coordinators, IPMs and supply cells/offices in the development of yearly procurement strategies for country programs in his portfolio and oversee their implementation.
• Develop awareness on procurement within OCs through stakeholders involved in field procurement.
• Actively participate in intersectional field procurement mutualization discussions and ensure proper governance setup at country program level.

• In coordination with OC procurement advisors, provide hands-on operational procurement support upon request, including needs assessment, market assessment, sourcing, negotiation, supplier performance monitoring, tools and training.

• Provide technical and practical expertise during the recruitment and selection process of IPMs.
• Prepare the arrival of new IPMs by ensuring appropriate briefing of stakeholders at cell, regional and mission levels.
• Coordinate the onboarding of IPMs, including briefings, induction and on-the-job training.
• Support IPMs in developing and executing their roadmap of activities by providing guidance and helping remove roadblocks when needed.
• Act as functional Manager of the IPMs, serving as the link between IPMs, the ASU and GPU teams, and supporting smooth collaboration including HR matters, technical aspects and team integration.

• Identify gaps in current processes, tools and guidelines, and liaise with the global procurement processes and tools team regarding specific field needs.
• Accompany IPMs and Supply Teams at regional and mission levels in the use of global processes and tools and propose necessary adaptations when required.
• Foster the utilization of the Supplier Portal and e-Sourcing tools in the field, in coordination with the global procurement processes and tools team.

• Liaise between IPMs, Supply Teams at regional and mission levels, and available GPU resources (category experts, processes & systems team, learning & development, sustainable procurement, legal advisors, etc.).
• Provide regular updates to the procurement community on the advancement of the procurement roadmap in supported missions and projects.
• Encourage peer learning and the exchange of best practices and experiences among IPMs, Supply Teams and other working groups.
• Promote capacity-building initiatives through tailored learning activities such as training, workshops and other professional development opportunities.
• Improve and develop country and regional market intelligence within Latin America by producing documentation, guidelines and promoting relevant procurement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or a related field, ideally with a specialization in procurement or project management, or a combination of relevant education and professional experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement (direct and/or indirect spend), including data analysis, sourcing, complex negotiations and contracting.
• At least 3 years of field experience in procurement or supply chain roles with MSF or other NGOs is mandatory.
• Proven experience in people management is mandatory.
• Proven stakeholders’ management is essential.

• Spanish C1
• English B2

• Advanced proficiency in Excel is mandatory.
• Knowledge of regional markets, trade agreements, regulatory environments, and cross-border sourcing.
• Familiarity with procurement digital tools, supplier portals, and e-sourcing platforms. Experience in developing market intelligence, managing regional suppliers, supporting procurement transformation, and delivering training or capacity-building activities.

• French
• Portuguese

• Knowledge of sustainable procurement principles and procurement risk management would be an asset.

• Intercultural sensitivity.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Planning and organization.
• Communicating and Influencing
• Stress Management
• Teamwork and cooperation

MSF practice is to offer the Compensation & Benefits package current in the MSF entity establishing the contract.

OUR SALARIES ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE, AS THEY ARE DEFINED ACCORDING TO A STANDARD SALARY SCALE IN LINE WITH MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES' SALARY POLICY.

THIS POSITION IS FOR LOCALLY HIRED STAFF. IF YOU ARE A FOREIGN NATIONAL, YOU MUST RESIDE IN ONE OF THE ABOVE-MENTIONED COUNTRIES AND HOLD A VALID WORK PERMIT FOR THAT COUNTRY.

ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.