Purpose statement

• With the Close collaboration and consultation with Procurement Manager, will address all Procurement activities on the specific category assigned (RM^[1]/PM^[i]/NPI^[2]) including, foreign & Local sourcing, evaluating, appointing, offer negotiation, market surveying, contract managing, follow up demand forecasting, ordering, reordering, setting up ordering points, updating stock levels against demand, vendor management, engagement, development and budgetary control.
• Follow up of orders made to foreign suppliers, communicating with suppliers in relation to specification with foreign suppliers, be liaison staff in all aspects of quality assurance, design approval, design change and marketing requests from supplier and departments involved, report status of foreign orders, follow on Bank Forex requests, submitting PI’s, manage status of approvals against applications, keep foreign purchase documentation, follow import delivery status and coordinates with concerned in relation to bank forex approvals on the specific category assigned. Reporting on statuses on agreed frequency is a must with accurate records and data.
• Also, the role expects to participate in the daily running and developmental strategy of the business providing expert procurement advice as required on the Specific Category.

Job Requirements

Specification:

• MA or BA Degree in Purchasing and supplies management
• Minimum 3/5 years’ experience for MA/BA respectively in an FMCG industry/ Soap and Detergent Environment.
• ERP knowledge SAP preferable
• Basic computer skill
• Mathematical skill

How to Apply

Qualified candidates who meet the above requirements can submit their CV and cover letter through ethiojobs.net by specifying the position and JOB ID in the cover letter.