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Head, Local Procurement
Kerchanshe Trading PLC
Business
Business Management
Addis Ababa
6 years - 8 years
1 Position
2024-11-28
to
2024-12-05
Business Management
Management
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Full Time
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Job Description
To lead and manage local/domestic identification of potential suppliers, contracts and pricing negotiations, and ensuring that the goods and services purchased meet the organization's quality standards under the framework of local regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Generic Duties:
Sets deadlines in ways that comply with department’s plans and communicate them to subordinates;
Organizes workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks;
Monitors employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching;
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists in preparation of procurement policy and plan.
Negotiates with external vendors to secure advantageous terms and produce proposal to get approval from the manager.
Ensures that procurement activities are done in accordance with defined policies and procedures and inform incidents of non-compliance to relevant authorities.
Reviews requisitions, purchase orders and reports for accuracy and compliance with Company policies.
Forecasts demand for materials/supplies to meet company needs and keep a constant check of stock levels to maximize business effectively.
Ensures that annual purchase requirements of different users are compiled and satisfied accordingly.
Ensures that accurate information about potential suppliers is kept and identify suppliers for building long-term relationship.
Leads the local procurement team in the preparation of Request for Quotations (RFQs), Purchase Requisition (PR) and invitation to bids, receipt of quotations, bids or proposals, their evaluation, negotiation of certain conditions of contracts in full compliance with company purchasing policy and procedures.
Coordinates and supervises preparation of bid documents and supplier bid lists to obtain competitive quotations on goods and services.
Supervises all purchases are in compliance with regulations and laws related to purchasing practices and in accordance with the company policy.
Develops internal control mechanism to ensure quality standards are met in delivery of all approved procurement requests and resolve any grievances/issues accordingly.
Makes sure suppliers are paid for delivered goods as per the contract.
Performs supplier performance and assessment evaluation periodically.
Ensures necessary information and documents kept in hard and/or soft copy.
Performs other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Job Requirements
Qualification and Skills
BA or MA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Management, or related fields.
Experience:
8 years for BA
6 years for MA
Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
Supervisory and leadership skills.
Familiarity with international trade regulations.
Understanding of e-business / e-procurement systems
Computer literacy, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher amongst others.
Excellent planning and scheduling skills.
Time management skills.
Ability to make decisions on the go in liaison with the relevant stakeholders.
Problem-solving & conflict management skills.
How to Apply
Applicants who fulfill the above-mentioned criteria could submit detailed curriculum vitae along with supporting documents/credentials accompanied by cover letter addressing hr@kerchanshe.com with the subject ‘’Head, Local Procurement'' Mention the date on the subject line within seven working days from Nov 28,2024 up to Dec 4,2024.
‘’ only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.’’
Fields Of Study
Business Management
Management
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
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