Job Purpose
The overall objective of the position is to execute the MSF South Asia Supply Strategy by:
- Defining, Planning and executing the different activities to fulfill the Strategy
- Ensuring continuity of operational support activities initiated during the South Asia Procurement Opportunity Assessment Project.
- Leading the definition of processes, roles, responsibilities, and governance to ensure seamless integration of dedicated supply resources in India at best with the European supply centers and their processes.
- Advocate for the strategic value of the South Asia Supply Hub among relevant stakeholders, ensuring its active involvement and optimized performance in critical supply activities.
- Reviewing and updating the Strategy as necessary, aligning with MSF’s overarching Priorities and South Asia regional context
MAIN
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan and lead the execution of the MSF South Asia Supply Strategy
- Collaborate with stakeholders to strategically plan the activities related to the South Asia Supply Strategy, leveraging available resources and capacity
- Lead the execution and implementation of those activities by coordinating the relevant stakeholders and resources
- Create and maintain visibility on level of achievement of the different activities
- Ensure that the South Asia Supply Strategy remains aligned with overall South Asia and MSF Objectives, and develop the strategy in a way to match the evolution of MSF and its environment
- Establish and report to a Steering Committee to oversee the project, leading meetings to ensure effective guidance and decision-making.
Develop Regional Market expertise and establish a robust medical sourcing mechanism in South Asia
- Collaborate with the Category and Lead buyers, QA referents and ESCs, to develop effective Market Assessment models to identify new potential value-adding suppliers
- Understand the Sourcing needs to the Supply Centers (ESCs and RSCs) and GPU, and align on scope of support
- Support the definition and implementation of processes to ensure the involvement of Regional Sourcing Teams in Global Sourcing Strategies
- Ensure alignment of the approach with other Regional Sourcing Initiatives to maintain consistency and strategic coherence.
- Refine and align which Sourcing Categories should be systematically in scope for involvement of the South Asia Supply Team in Market Research activities
- Establish appropriate forums and communication channels to facilitate cooperation between South Asia Supply Hub and ESC / GPU stakeholders
- Promote the added value that the South Asian supplier base can provide and ensure correct involvement of the South Asia Team in all relevant sourcing initiatives
- Investigate and create relevant networks with external actors, such as industry groups and trade associations, to leverage market intelligence as a strategic resource
- Explore collaboration Opportunities with MSF Access Asia Hub when relevant
- Identify other potential regional markets and conduct opportunity assessments
- Ensure proper documentation and reporting of activities performed, implementing appropriate systems to add value to those executing sourcing strategies involving South Asian suppliers.
Support effective supplier relationship management on behalf of the European Supply Centers through proximity, to build and maintain a reliable network of regional suppliers.
- Collaborate with European Supply Centers (ESCs) to define strategic roles and responsibilities between ESC stakeholders and the South Asia Supply Team concerning supplier management activities.
- Ensure that appropriate forums between Regional Supply Team and relevant stakeholders are in place to ensure proper information exchange and effective supplier management activities
- Serve as a strategic escalation contact point for supplier management and negotiation support, in alignment with global sourcing strategies
- Advocate for MSF's mission and values, educating regional suppliers about MSF's strategic priorities and ways of working
- Participate in the development of robust processes and models to ensure comprehensive monitoring of supplier performance for South Asian suppliers
Ensure the availability of high-quality healthcare products.
- Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to align resources and support the implementation of robust quality assurance systems.
- Facilitate communication and coordination between the South Asia Supply Hub and Quality Assurance personnel to ensure effective compliance with Good Distribution Practices (GDP).
- Ensure that activities from the South Asia Supply Hub are conducted in a manner that supports the quality standards and compliance requirements of MSF
- Collaborate with the Quality Assurance Department to identify potential vulnerabilities in the supply flows from the South Asia region concerning compliance with quality assurance requirements and work together to address any identified shortcomings
Optimize and streamline supply chain flows for products purchased in South Asia
- Develop models for volume consolidation from South Asia and assess direct delivery opportunities
- Collaborate with ESCs and Regional Supply Centers to identify opportunities for optimizing supply flows originating from South Asia, focusing on improving costs, reducing carbon emissions, shortening lead times, minimizing risks to quality compliance, and simplifying operations
- Identify potential supply support activities for Regional Mission Countries
- Establish and coordinate internal MSF working groups to refine and implement the identified optimization opportunities, including process definition and repartition of roles & responsibilities
- If applicable, Support the selection and implementation of any potential new Logistics Service Provider in South Asia
- Manage relationships with Regional Logistics Service Providers, including performance reviews
- Enquire potential regional stocking locations to support the ESC/OC (Emergency) Distribution and Stocking strategies EAssess the feasibility of using free trade zones for optimizing supply chain operations
Ensure high performance and engagement within the South Asia procurement team.
- Set-up the team, Recruit, train, and manage team members in line with the South Asia Supply Strategy
- Support the definition of Roles and Responsibilities between South Asia procurement and their global stakeholders, and ensure compliance with them
- Set clear objectives and responsibilities for team members
- Provide regular feedback, coaching, and development opportunities for team members
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment
- Monitor team performance and implement corrective actions when necessary
- Ensure continuous professional development and learning for team members
- Manage team resources effectively to meet project timelines and goals
- Coordinate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure smooth operation and integration of procurement activities.
How To Apply
Please send a copy of your updated CV together with a letter of motivation by clicking on the link below:https://msfindia.zohorecruit.in/jobs/Careers
Application checklist
:Please check that you have included the following in your application:
- An updated CV/ profile along with the Letter of Motivation, which is a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the key requirements of the role.
- If you face any challenge while uploading letter of motivation and your CV separately; then you can upload both as one document
Remarks:
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Last application date:
August 22, 2025 (Friday)
Requirements
Educational Requirement
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or Pharmacy with ideally a specialization in purchasing or project management or a combination of relevant education and professional experience.
Relevant Experience
- 10+ years of work experience, with exposure to the procurement of Medical products and/or services
- Experience in vendor management.
- Deep understanding of Indian Market and context
- Knowledge of South Asian Market is a plus
- Direct work experience in a complex multi-entities organization including supply chain management.
- Previous MSF Experience is a key asset
- Experience in global contracting and negotiations with pharmaceutical and medical devices companies and resellers.
- Experience working with technology market research tools and services
- Experience in setting up strategic procurement plan at a national/regional level
Other requirements
- Excellent communication skills, assertiveness and negotiation skills
- Candidate is expected to travel within India and to other MSF Offices in South Asia and Europe
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural and cross-functional environment
- Drive for change, improvement and innovation
- Strong organizational skills, ability to handle multiple priorities at one time
- Excellent analytical skills
- Knowledge of pharmaceuticals/medical devices market is an asset
- Proficiency in standard office tools including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and PowerBI
- Fluent in spoken and written English
Competencies requirements
- Strategic Vision
- Leadership
- People Management and Development
- Service Orientation
- Teamwork and Cooperation
Benefits
We offer:
- Contract duration is 12 months with the possibility of extension
- A stimulating, professional environment in a reputed international organization.
- Gross per month salary (before all the statutory deductions): INR 2,11,604.00 – INR 2,52,667.00 (non- negotiable) (Final salary will depend on the scaling of the CV as per MSF criteria).
- 13th Month bonus (equivalent to one month gross) will be additional.
- Contributions to statutory benefit programs such as Provident Fund.
- Medical: MSF provides medical reimbursement for employees and their dependents as per MSF India’s health care policy.
- This is an international vacancy with MSF India. MSF India will provide a relocation package to non-Indian nationals relocating to India.
