Kegna Beverages S.C is a beverages Manufacturing Industry officially established by shareholders on April 1, 2017. The beverage green field project is located in Oromia regional state in west Shewa zone nearest to Ginchi town while the project office is located at Elilly International Hotel new building 10th floor Kazanchis, Addis Ababa. The company will engage in producing quality alcoholic & non- alcoholic beer brands which inspire human beings in the first phase and also have 2nd phase expansion plan to produce carbonated water, Juices and other portfolios. For more information about Kegna Beverages SC please visit our website 

Hence, Kegna Beverages SC would like to invite competent and qualified candidates to apply for the following positions to be hired on permanent basis:

Position Summary: To handle all procurement activities of the project, project office and negotiate with suppliers for better price and quality.

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Assists the planning, sourcing, and executing all purchasing activities
• Based on general direction and procedure of the company, the senior procurement officer plans, organizes, and executes the day-to-day purchase of materials and services. 
• Assist and facilitates efficient, smooth and cost-effective procurement, warehousing, logistics and supply of necessary materials for effective running of all projects.
• Liaise with Finance department on issues/improvements required to ensure compliance with procurement and financial regulations of the company.
• Solicit bids, quotations and tender documents; handle the bidding process and provide support for procurement transactions, analyzing them for conformity to specified requirements; conduct appraisals, select suppliers and coordinate with Procurement committee and Finance team to ensure compliance with procurement and financial regulations of the company.
• Handle the overall procurement activities and other related tasks of the company, which include procurement, assets /inventory control, supply, and service.
• Initiates the timely submission of different work units’ purchase requests for various goods/items necessary for their day-to-day operation.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual purchasing plan and implement upon approval of the designated manager.
• Assists and participate in bid documents preparation and selection of suppliers.
• Ensures that all foreign and local purchases are in compliance with regulations and laws related to purchasing practices and Kegna Beverages S. C’s standard practices;
• Makes close follow up of status of foreign purchase and shipments; organize and coordinate the timely and safe arrival of foreign goods through effective networking with customs, banks, insurance, shipping lines, and airlines.
• Follows up the turnover of stock goods/items per the need request of various work units and takes appropriate action.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and documentation on all purchases, contracts, and list of current and potential suppliers, correspondence and other related matters.
• Prepares monthly report on procurement performance
• Check and classify the precedence of the requisition and process as priority setting of the material needed for the Project (Maintain Project Procurement Plan and consult with Engineering and Project Management on required purchases).
• Monitor, assess and keep senior management informed of the quality, efficiency and timeliness of procurement services;
• Performs other related duties assigned by immediate supervisor.
• This job description is not exhaustive and hence subject to revision based on the needs of the organization. 

Career Level: Senior Level (7+ years’ experience)

Department: Human Resources and Administration

Career Level: Senior Level (7+ years’ experience)

Terms of Employment. Permanent.

Required Number: 1

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience Required

• BA or MA Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain, Management, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or related field;
• More than or Equal to 7 years proven experience in a purchasing management role in FMCG or Project.
• Contracts and supplier management experience.
• Experience of working with Custom and Shipping agents, Bank & insurance

How to Apply

Within 10 (Ten) consecutive working days from the date of this announcement

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements are invited to submit application, CV and non-returnable copy of credential documents in person to Kegna Beverages S.C Office located in Kazanchis area, at Elilly International Hotel new building 10th floor or via Email: info@kegnabeverages.com For more information, contact Tel. 0115622217 

Note: Use "Senior Procurement Officer" as the subject line of your email.