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, 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 Senior Procurement Officer is responsible for local and international procurement activities of the project office and the factory of Kegna Beverages S.C.

Duties & 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. 

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience

• BA or MSc/MBA 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

Qualification & Experience

• BA Degree (MSc/MBA preferred) in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Management, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or related field;

• More than 7 years proven experience in 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.

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

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

3. 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”.  

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

5. Application deadline: February 21, 2023

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