Wine making has been a part of the Ethiopian culture for more than a millennium, dating back to the Axumite era. Although this traditional method has survived all that time, the methods, quality, and variety stayed the same. In 1943 GC (1936 Ethiopian Calendar), a Greek family started the first winery in Ethiopia around followed by an Italian family who established their winery at Mekanisa. The two ventures where nationalized in 1973 and regrouped in one entity that was named Awash Wine. Since that time, we have grown to be one of the country’s most loved brands-a market leader that is interwoven with the cultural fabric of the county.

Job Summary 

The goal is to support the Procurement and Supply Chain Department with the procurement of items and services for Awash Wine S.C. per procurement process, demand, and time of use.

·         Have full responsibility for the procurement of raw material, packaging, and chemicals from end to end (from tendering documents preparation to purchase order).

·         Ensure compliance to procurement process, payment terms, and stock transfer.

·         Ensure order plan based on production and cellar capacity planning and according to budget.

·         Establish and negotiate contract terms and conditions and maintain supplier relationships.

·         Work with internal and external stakeholders to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements.

·         Accept purchase requests from departments.

·         Collect Proforma Invoices and goods, when necessary, compare offer and supplier identification.

·         Prepare PO and send to vendor.

·         Ensure pick-up and/or delivery of goods by communicating with warehouse.

·         Ensure and follow up on FOREX approval, ensure on time delivery, and proactive and efficient clearing.

·         Manage supply strategy development and cost reduction initiatives.

·         Maintain reliable procurement procedure.

·         Identify and evaluate new potential suppliers, collect price catalogues for standard items and develop a contractual frame to simplify and fasten procurement with agreed suppliers.

·         Support Awash Quality Department in ensuring supplier QA and material quality and in evaluating non-conformance issues.

·         Perform supplier evaluations, issue quality reports to suppliers, and track/drive corrective actions.

·         Maintain statistics on suppliers’ performance (OTD, after-sale service, communication, etc.) and quality log

·         Processing of Procurement Request into the company’s ERP system.

·         Ensure Procurement, Business, and Suppliers conduct business ethically, and within the Company's Anti Bribery and Corruption guidelines.

·         Alert the leadership to any improper practice.

·         Monitor Suppliers for financial and reputational risks.

·         Ensure the Quality and Food Safety Policy to keep the ISO standard implementation in the company. 

·         The job holder is responsible to follow all SOPs and safety protocols of the company while doing his/her job.

Job Requirements

Education Requirements

BA Degree in supply chain management, business administration, operations or engineering an asset

Experience

3 - 5 Years’ Experience in supply chain, procurement officer, and buyer

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements may send their application and CV to THIS LINK.  Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.