RTI is seeking a Procurement Assistant for the Feed the Future Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture Activity. The Procurement Assistant provides support to the Procurement Manager in the overall management of the processes of Procurement (Local and International), transport of procured goods, and oversight of asset management and inventory control.

The Procurement Assistant will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and report to the Procurement Manager.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of sourcing activity to ensure the best value and within required lead times for a variety of requirements in Ethiopia.

• Support the preparation and implementation of the annual procurement plan with budget and timetables.

• Effectively negotiate with suppliers on a wide variety of commodities (protective equipment, vehicles) and services for the best overall value to the project.

• Support the issuance of purchase orders by company policies and procedures.

• Contribute to the supply chain management efforts up to and including logistical support from the ordering point through the follow-up, expediting, and delivery of the required goods and/or services.

• Support logistical management of the project inventory and commodities required for operations within Ethiopia.

• Manage and track the procurement of goods and services for the project and grantees in compliance with approved procurement plans to ensure the best value and within required lead times for a variety of requirements in Ethiopia.

• Obtains technical input on specifications, costs, and quality.

• Ensure the timely and documented delivery of any goods or services.

• Works closely with the Procurement Manager to identify any needs for logistics and procurement assistance.

• Helps to maintain complete documentation of procurement files for audit purposes; Ensures procurement folders in SharePoint are complete, well-structured, and up to date.

• Assists in maintaining procurement files both hard and soft under applicable policies and procedures to maintain an audit trail throughout the procurement process.

Performs other duties assigned by the supervisor, FOD, or DCOP-Ops.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or bachelor’s Degree and 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills & Abilities

• An understanding of and commitment to RTI’s mission and values

• Additional professional training in procurement and logistics management is preferred.

• Knowledge of USAID procurement policies and regulations is a plus.

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and procurement software.

• Strong organizational, reporting, and management skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.

• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

• Strong presentation and facilitation skills

• Ability to build effective relationships with all clients, peers, and stakeholders.

• Ability to work hands-on, independently, and within the team.

• Demonstrated success managing and leading technical and administrative teams.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented setting.

• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability

• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Applications

• Willingness to travel frequently to the field offices.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply online using THIS LINK