Job summary:

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Specialist for our international client. The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for the procurement of goods and services, including the development and implementation of procurement strategies, the negotiation of contracts, and the management of supplier relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Identify suppliers of goods and services.

• Negotiate terms with suppliers such as price, quality of goods, deadlines, expectations, etc.

• Liaise with suppliers and project managers regarding updates and details of goods.

• Create purchase orders and tally these with supply requests and orders.

• Analyze invoices to ensure accuracy of goods delivered.

• Monitor inventory to ensure the flow of goods remains positive.

• Attend meetings with the legal department to ensure any contractual obligations are favorable to the company.

• Work closely with the projects team to understand details of procurement requirements.

Job Requirements

Required profile for the job:

• Degree in Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field.

• Proven experience working as a procurement specialist in the construction area is required.

• Additional certification in the field of procurement desired.

• Strong understanding of procurement principles and practices.

• Strong knowledge of the construction industry and market conditions.

• Experience with contract negotiation and management.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and rapport building.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Flexible to work long hours as demanded by projects.

How to Apply

Please submit your updated resume at apply@yes.et with the subject line indicating the position title “Procurement Specialist”. The application deadline is November 09, 2023.

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