About the role 

Roha is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the successful development of the Roha Medical Campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the sourcing, procurement and reconciliation of project equipment and supplies;

• Support preparation of budgets, financial models, action and project plans;

• Maintain detailed records of procurement plans, analysis, forecasts, and up-to-date status;

• Manage and coordinate relationships and communication with suppliers both internally and externally;

• Ensure the procurement process meets the company’s ethics and legal requirements and standards; 

• Serve as primary organizational contact during contract negotiations and provide advice and guidance to the different teams relating to contract generation;

• Assist and communicate with senior leadership in decision-making related to contracting and purchasing;

• Create, prepare, review and edit contracts and nondisclosure agreements, etc;

• Negotiate terms and conditions for contracts with suppliers and contractors;

• Manage commercial aspect of contracts through their life cycle i.e. variations, payment certificates etc

• Develop standards and best practices for sourcing, procuring, contracting and purchasing to meet specific KPIs;

• Assist in close out or renewal of contracts;

• Take on other tasks and responsibilities as needed to ensure the overall company success;

Job Requirements

About the candidate

Successful applicants have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, think at a superior intellectual level, are flexible and imaginative, are high-energy, persistent, self-starters, are good communicators in writing and verbally, and will preferably have a proven track record of delivering on complex projects in challenging environments. Applicants could demonstrate this by having:

• Bachelors degree in business, engineering, construction management, procurement or supply chain management or other relevant field.

• At least 8-10 years work experience in a leading procurementon role on large scale industrial, commercial or healthcare project;

• Previous experience working for a contractor is a distict plus;

• Strong understanding of incoterms;

• Strong understanding of local and international sourcing, procurement, and customs regulations;

• Excellent and effective communicator, both oral and written, with internal and external stakeholders;

• English and Amharic fluency is a must;

• Experience working in Ethiopia is a must;

How to Apply

Please send a detailed resume and a covering letter to join@rohamedicalcampus.com