Job Title : Senior Logistics and Procurement Officer 

Reports to: Head of Supply chain

Department: Supply Chain 

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Company Profile 

Kubik is an environmental-tech startup that is dedicated to building dignity through clean and affordable living for all. We focus on creating affordable, low carbon buildings using hard to recycle plastic waste, with the aim of providing sustainable housing solutions that are accessible to everyone. Kubik makes affordable, low-carbon building materials from plastic waste. We are a female-, and family-first company empowering women to be the leaders in transforming Africa into a greener, prosperous, and equitable continent.
Our competitive compensation package, family-friendly benefits, and professional development opportunities are geared toward building opportunities for promising female professionals.

www.buildkubik.com

Job Summary:

The Senior logistics and procurement officer is responsible for overseeing the procurement process and managing the efficient storage, customs clearance, and transportation of goods. She/He plays a crucial role in ensuring the seamless flow of goods and materials within an organization and optimizing costs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifying suppliers, obtaining quotes, and negotiating contracts for goods and services.

• Ensuring procurement activities adhere to company policies and regulations.

• Evaluating supplier performance and maintaining good vendor relationships.

• Managing the procurement budget and optimizing costs

• Coordinating the movement of goods and materials from suppliers to the organization and, in some cases, to end customers.

• Planning and implementing logistics strategies, ensuring timely delivery of products.

• Managing inventory levels and optimizing stock levels to meet demand.

• Collaborating with transportation providers and warehouses to streamline logistics operations.

• Managing end to end company import and export process by collaboration with freight forwarders.

• Implementing efficient inventory control procedures to minimize wastage and optimize storage space.

• Ensuring all procurement and logistics activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Maintaining detailed records of procurement and logistics transactions.

• Preparing and processing purchase orders, invoices, and other necessary documentation.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to plan procurement and logistics activities accordingly.

• Providing support and guidance to colleagues on procurement and logistics-related matters.

• Resolving any discrepancies in procurement, logistics, or inventory records.

• Implementing best practices and optimizing workflows to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Job Requirements

Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong leadership and team management skills..

Qualification Required: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

• Proven experience in logistics and procurement management, preferably in the manufacturing  sector.

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

• Proficiency in using procurement and inventory management tools.

• Knowledge of local and international regulations related to logistics and procurement.

Experience: 5-7 years experience

Languages Required: 

• Amharic and English

How to Apply

At Kubik, we value diversity and inclusivity in our team. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates can apply directly by sending their CV to saba@buildkubik.com with a subject line of “Senior Logistics and procurement officer” 

Application Deadline: January 19,2024.