Procurement Coordinator

Employer: Sanku

Employment: Full-Time | Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 4 days ago

Deadline: March, 15/2025 (4 days left)

The role holder is responsible for strategizing to find cost-effective deals and suppliers and managing Sanku Fortification Ethiopia PLC’s purchasing of products and services. S/he is also responsible for cutting procurement expenses, ensuring quality control, and adhering to the Sanku Fortification Ethiopia PLC’s policies and procedures also plays a key role in the tendering processes and other procurement and evaluation processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of local raw materials, packaging, and operational supplies by identifying, evaluating, and managing suppliers to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and timely availability.

• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to secure reliable sources, negotiate favorable terms, and drive continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance with Ethiopian procurement laws and industry regulations, staying updated on tax policies, requirements, and legal frameworks.

• Manage tenders, contract negotiations, and supplier performance to ensure cost-effectiveness, transparency, and adherence to agreed terms.

• Collaborate with finance, logistics, and production teams to align procurement with business needs, ensuring smooth payment processing, inventory flow, and timely deliveries.

• Monitor market trends, price fluctuations, and supply chain risks to anticipate challenges and optimize procurement decisions.

• Support strategic projects, including factory set-up and infrastructure improvements, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution.

• Maintain accurate and well-organized procurement documentation and reporting, ensuring proper record-keeping of contracts, supplier evaluations, purchase orders, and spending analysis.

• Provide procurement insights to senior management by analyzing data, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and recommending process improvements.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor, contributing to the overall efficiency of the procurement function.

Competencies Required

• Ability to take account of internal clients and the Sanku Fortification Ethiopia PLC’s mission and objectives.

• Ability to set realistic objectives in the strategic plan and annual procurement plans of the company.

• Ability to react to changes in the Procurement Act and Regulations by implementing sound ideas and decisions in response to these changes.

• Ability to suggest changes in the Procurement Unit that maintain the profitability of the business.

• Is always approachable for advice and provides feedback to staff.

• Ability to run Tender meetings and produce well-composed minutes, letters, and reports.

• Ability to interpret the Procurement Act and its Regulations and implement them within Sanku Fortification Ethiopia PLC’s strategic plan.

• Ability to manage assigned contracts, taking responsibility for quality assurance, service levels initiating, and taking corrective action as required.

• Knowledge of best practices in Procurement.

• Drive to consistently display a high level of professionalism.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Amharic.

• Ability to work independently and deliver excellent results while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• A demonstrated passion for Sanku Fortification Ethiopia PLC’s mission.

Job Requirement

Educational Qualifications and Work Experience

• 5+ years of practical experience in a recognized organization.

• Proven experience managing supply chain operations would be an added advantage.

• Experience using supply chain management software and tools is preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Materials Management, Business Administration, or any other related field.

• Must possess a recognized professional qualification such as CPSP. 

How to Apply

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