• Receives completed purchase requisitions and requests supplier quotation as per the company’s  procurement policy and procedures;

• Conducts quotation evaluation and submits for approval to the company’s procurement approval committee;

• Places orders with suppliers and receives PFI start required import processes;

• Secures insurance, bank, and required pre-import permits within the required time;

• Ensure LC, PO, and or payment advice and other required documents are delivered to suppliers in the required time;

• Ensure facilitation of container booking, follow–up on shipment dispatch and delivery;

•  Follow-up to ensure  shipping documents include correct details and are dispatched on time by the supplier;

• Ensure the collection and delivery of original import documents to the company’s clearing agent on time;

• Is responsible for following up with banks to ensure suppliers payment settlement;

• Receive, confirm and process payment for simulated duty receive from the company’s clearing agent;

• Manage issues arising from the duty payment process both internally and externally with the company’s  Clearing Agent, Banks, or Customs;

 CLEARING PROCESS

Job Requirements

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Strong leadership skills;

• A solid international procurement process and import process knowledge, and practical skills.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills; 

• Able to work with Excel, Word, Email. Strong analytical skills

• Problem-solving capacity, trustworthiness, and commitment;

• Strong negotiation skills;

• Languages: Amharic, English (strong in reading, writing, and speaking)

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Suppliers & Procurement, or related fields.

• Minimum six years (6) of import experience in a large company out of which two (2) years should be in a similar managerial position

How to Apply

Submit your applications/motivation letters along with updated CV in one PDF/Word file via this LINK at by clearly marking the position title on the subject line International Procurement Division Head before Dec  03/2023.