Company profile

Kegna Beverages S.C. is a beverages Manufacturing Industry established on April 1, 2017. The beverages green field project is located in Oromia Regional State in West Shewa Zone on the outskirt of Ginchi town while the project office is located at Elilly International Hotel new building 10th floor Kazanchis, Finfinnee, Ethiopia.  The company will engage in producing quality alcoholic & non- alcoholic beer brands in the first phase while the 2nd phase expansion plan is to produce carbonated water, Juices and other portfolios. For more information about Kegna Beverages S.C., please visit our website www.kegnabeverages.com.

Hence, Kegna Beverages S.C. would like to invite competent and qualified candidates to apply for the following position: 

Position Summary: the Procurement Officer is responsible for performing procurement activities of the project office and factory of Kegna Beverages S.C.

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Based on general direction and procedure of the company, the procurement officer plans, organizes, and executes the day-to-day purchase of goods and services.  

• Assist and facilitates efficient, smooth and cost-effective procurement, warehousing, logistics and supply of necessary materials for effective running of all projects.

• Solicit bids, quotations, tender documents; handle the bidding process and provide support for procurement transactions, analyze 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 activities of procurement, assets /inventory control, supply, and service.

• 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.

• Forex application to the bank and follow up the approval from the bank and open Letter of credit, duty free application and follow up approval and laisse with customs clearance for timely clearance

• Tracking the status of the documents through DHL tracking page and ensure the arrival of the documents and trucking the cargo status and advice project teams and contractors to allocate material handling equipment’s for offloading the cargo. Collect the documents from the bank timely for effective and efficient customs clearance.

• Prepare all letters to government offices and following up their status closely.

• Prepares monthly report on procurement performance

• 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. 

Department: HR and Administration /Procurement 

Duty Station /Location: Addis Ababa 

Terms of Employment: Permanent /Indefinite   

Required Number: One (1)

Job Requirements

Qualification & Experience

• BA Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Management, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or related field;

• More than 5 years proven experience in a purchasing management. Experience in Beverages Manufacturing, FMCG and Projects is more preferred.

• Contracts and supplier management experience.

• Experience of working with Customs and Shipping agents, Bank & insurance.

• Professional attitude and appearance

• Ability to handle confidential information with care.

• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Fluency in Afaan Oromoo Amharic and English is required.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants who meets the requirements should follow the below instruction and apply through the online application form and below email.

Fill out this Online Application Form or use the following link to apply for the position:

If you do not fill the online application form, your application will not be considered.

Please attach your application; CV and credentials in ONE “Word” or “PDF” file with a maximum file size 10MB with file name format: “your full name-position title”.  

Any application received after the closing date will not be considered.

Application deadline: September 10, 2022

Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Applications not conforming to the above instructions will NOT be considered. No phone calls please.