SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As a Purchase Coordinator you will Manage and execute operational purchasing tasks as delegated by the Purchasing Manager in line with Group Purchasing policies, principles, guidelines, and procedures. This role is based in Addis Ababa, and reports to the Purchasing Manager

Responsibilities:

• ​Identify and plan the requirement for designated Indirect and Raw material categories based on close dialogue with relevant user departments.

•  Source, select, and approve suppliers for designated Indirect Material categories in close cooperation with relevant user departments (including supplier audits when relevant)

• Support user departments in ensuring optimal Indirect and raw material specifications are in place.

• Ensure the best possible agreements for designated Indirect Material categories, according to the purchasing objectives, by following the Tactical Purchasing Process and utilizing relevant contract formats (including frame agreements, etc.)

• Implement and follow up global or regional agreements as and when relevant for the company.

• Place and follow up orders in Matrix based on agreements/contracts when relevant

• Execute invoice control according to company guidelines

• Implement the Category Management Concept for selected Indirect Material categories

• Report on agreed on KPIs to Purchasing Manager 

Job Requirement

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree  

•  2 - 4 years of relevant experience in purchasing in a manufacturing industry   

  Competency

•  Networking: builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilize it to achieve objectives

• Systematic Approach: uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.

• Constructive Teamwork: co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.

• Analysis & Judgment: quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments

• Initiative & Responsibility: acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.

• Influence: makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully

What we Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities

• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies

• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores

• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.

• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activitie

  
  POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Ethiopia Paint Manufacturing PLC
Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

15.07.2024

WHO WE ARE

Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldnes

As a 100% subsidiary under Jotun Group, Jotun Ethiopia Paint Manufacturing PLC. was established in 2020. It has since become one of the fastest growing company within MEIA (Middle East India and Africa) Region. By investing in an advanced paint production plant, and building a highly competent and motivated team locally, we aim to strengthen Jotun’s leading position in Ethiopia as well as in East Africa, through our very ambitious market development plans which are focusing on Quality, Profitability, Innovation and Corporate Values.

Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

How to Apply

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