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Senior Procurement -Import Officer

Ethiochicken Ethiopia

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Business

Supply Chain & Purchasing Management

Addis Ababa

3 years - 5 years

1 Position

2025-04-16

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2025-04-24

Required Skills

perform procurement processes

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Fields of study

Business Administration

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Purchase & supply management

Full Time

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Job Description

The Senior 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. ETB / $ Savings Per Year - Save the organization money through negotiation and new suppliers 

  2. On Time In Full % - Keep our promises to our requestor 

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

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

Duties and Responsibilities

Excellent End to End Import Execution  

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

  • Lead 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) 

  • Lead 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 

  • Follow the contract creation and execution guidelines 

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

  • Collaborate with Finance and Forex team to pay for 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 

  • Collaboratively problem solve issues, coordinating between requesting departments and suppliers 

  • Proactive communication on delivery timelines and risks of delay  

Job Requirements

• 3-5 years of 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

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please title your application with the subject line: - "Senior Procurement-Import Officer ”.

Only candidates meeting the required qualifications are invited to send their applications (Cover Letter) including a detailed CV to careers@ethiochicken.com

Women are highly encouraged to apply

Fields Of Study

Business Administration

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Purchase & supply management

Skills Required

perform procurement processes

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