Purpose Statement 

• To manage all Procurement activities within the business including, Foreign & Local sourcing & procurement, Scheduling, supplier sourcing, engagement & development and budgetary control. Developing staffs in development areas along with proper recruitment, retention& succession planning programs for all direct reports within the office. Expect to undertake specific projects on behalf of the company as directed as well as maintaining liaison with other departments. Lastly but not the assignment will participate in the daily running and developmental strategy of the business providing expert procurement advice as required. 

Responsibilities 

• Schedule, Control & Monitor Import purchases ensuring lowest TCO while managing desired quality, inbound freight optimization and timing, ensuring minimum inventory levels and cash flow management with due regard to economic pressures & FX availability. 
• Schedule, Control & Monitor domestically sourced purchases ensuring lowest TCO while managing desired quality, inbound freight optimization while selecting, developing and promoting local suppliers, developing enduring relationships ensuring JTI management controls. 
• Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions; 
• Completes Procurement operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Ensure legal compliance with Ethiopian Governmental Standards, Wilmar Group & International manufacturing requirements. 
• Participate and contribute, to product development activities including TCO of formulation, packaging and efficacy to the New Product Development Committee. 
• Supports the product development & technology initiatives for the category. 
• Ensure all activities related to the function comply with relevant Acts, legal demands and ethical standards
• Participate in the company’s management team meetings, strategy, Health & Safety program, insurance/benefits committees and others as required. 
• The position involves meeting targets articulated in supply chain plans, product development briefs in terms of product quality, timeliness and cost.
• Initiate and/or participate in Group wise or external reviews, audits or investments. 
• Control incoming materials by such methods as physical counts, random weight checks, request advising or rejection of any spoiled commodity, reconditioning of underweight bags, etc.
• Make periodic physical inventory checks.
• Lead any periodical Physical inventory exercises when requested.
• Liaise with inventory team and others on matters pertaining to stocks and logistics.
• Safeguards store operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
• Manage Procurement cost;
• Assure maximum inventory turnover; 
• Devise innovative and accepted ways to ensure minimum time that floated bids stay in the procurement cycle; 
• Set a standard and follow-up efficiency towards minimum response time to demand request;
• Assure minimum errors during vendor selection and sourcing; 
• Maintain minimum possible price vis-a -vis quality of items or service. 

Job Requirements

A Minimum of BA Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, Business Management, Accounting or any other related field of study with a minimum of seven (7) years relevant experience as out of which three (3) years as Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Head or equivalent capacity preferably in FMCG industry.  

Competencies

• Microsoft application (word, excel, PPT) working skill
• ERP knowledge (SAP) preferable
• Proficient communication skill 
• Time management skill
• Strong planning and organizing ability 
• Ability to work under fast paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure 
• Experience working with banks in raising foreign currency  

How to Apply

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