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Procurement Officer

Ethiochicken Ethiopia

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Business

Purchasing & Supply Management

Addis Ababa

1 years

1 Position

2024-08-17

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2024-08-27

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Fields of study

Procurement & supply management

Business Administration

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Economics

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Job Description

EthioChicken is a leading distributor of chickens to rural farmers in Ethiopia. We are a rapidly growing Company that believes in investing in our employees and offers them opportunities for career advancement. Ethiochicken is an Ethiopian based company

Our vision is to provide one chicken per person per year through smallholder farmers

Our purpose is making farmers of Ethiopia healthier and wealthier.

The Import Procurement Officer ensures that Ethio Chicken imports critical items, such as day-old chicks, vaccines, disinfectants, feed additives, equipment and spare parts for our business in a timely, seamless, cost-effective manner. They take proactive steps to handle any essential customs formalities and shipping documents and strengthen the coordination and cooperation between departments and with suppliers.

 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

 1. On Time Settlement % – Avoid penalty due to document delay with banks and Customs

 2. Requestor Satisfaction – Ensure key stakeholders are satisfied with our performance 

Duties and Responsibilities

 ➢Excellent End to End Import Execution

 ➢ Support supplier on product registration process with appropriate government regulatory body

 ➢ Support pre-import processes, including purchasing insurance, applying for forex permit, applying for bank import permit and pre-import permit on single window system, as well as item-specific requirements (risk analysis) 

➢ Support clearance process with Ethiopian Customs Authority (ECA), airlines or shipping lines, and related authorities, within the allotted time from ECA 

➢ Raise purchase orders, settle all imports on time with necessary /required documents and manage proper documentations 

Coordination and Collaboration 

➢ Communicate with suppliers to get price quotations, technical specifications, and relevant details and provide required information to suppliers

 ➢ Communicate with banks and follow all relevant procedures, ensuring suppliers submit accurate documents and resolving document discrepancies

 ➢ Collaborate with Finance and collect bank advice and settle imports in a timely manner

 ➢ Arrange transportation to the company warehouse, ensuring goods are loaded with care and properly managed, collaborating with Production or Logistics and transporters. 

➢ Work with a clearing agent and make sure goods are cleared of customs on time

 ➢ Proactive communication on delivery timelines and risks of delay

Job Requirements

  • 1 year work experience in procurement/Import role; an experience in dealing with Ethiopian customs and commercial banks is required 

  • A good knowledge of the import process in Ethiopia 

  • Highly organized, self-directed and motivated 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skill both in English and Amharic 

  • Good problem-solving skills 

  • Good computer skills: MS Office package 

Education 

  • BA degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing & Supplies Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Economics or any related fields 

How to Apply

  • Submit your applications (Cover Letter) including a detailed CV via email: careers@ethiochicken.com

  • Note: Please title your application with the subject line: - "Procurement Officer”.

  • Women are highly encouraged to apply

Fields Of Study

Procurement & supply management

Business Administration

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Economics

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