Zelalem Eshetu Coffee Export is one of Ethiopia’s leading coffee exporters, renowned for its high-quality products, substantial export volume, and extensive processing capabilities. With a reputation for excellence and a commitment to superior business processes, we are seeking vibrant and qualified individuals to join our dynamic team.

Reports to; General manager

Salary; As per the company salary scale

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Process: 

• Prepare and process purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with specifications and pricing.

• Creating, issuing, and tracking purchase orders to ensure timely procurement of items, while verifying the accuracy of specifications.

• Ensuring that the products and services acquired/ purchased meet the organization’s quality standards, inspecting deliveries and following up with suppliers regarding any discrepancies.

• Ensuring that materials are received or deliveries are made , collecting goods receiving notes , prepare and maintain database of procured items/materials, keeping track of inventory to prevent shortages or overstock situations and initiating purchase requests as needed.

• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with departments to forecast needs and manage stock levels effectively.

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, procure necessary goods and services, ensuring they meet quality and cost standards.

• Monitoring expenditures and ensuring that the organization obtains goods and services at the best possible prices while adhering to budget constraints.

Invoice Review and record keeping;

• Review invoices of procurement for accuracy, ensuring that billing aligns with purchase orders, inclusion of procurement associated costs and delivery receipts.

• Update and follow up billing of procurement cost database and maintain and provide up to date procurement status information.

• Prepare procured items database to warehouse operations on a daily basis.

Compliance and Reporting: 

Ensure adherence to organizational procurement policies and prepare reports on purchasing activities and supplier performance.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration:

- Work closely with the General manager and other departments to understand their procurement needs and provide support.

Market Analysis: 

• Analyze market trends and pricing to make informed purchasing decisions that align with budgetary constraints.

• Perform other duties assigned by the General Manager.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Education; bachelor's degree or above in Procurement or Purchasing, Supply Chain Management or Finance. 

Work experience;  6 years and above previous work experience as a purchaser or procurement or a similar role or above . Practical experience in the export-import business is essential.

Required Skills ; Attention to detail, familiarity with purchasing, reporting , communication abilities and purchasing related software and tools, as well as general computer skills, is important.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can send their CVs and essential credentials by email; zelalemexportimport@gmail.com