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Ethiochicken Ethiopia
Business
Supply Chain & Purchasing Management
Addis Ababa
3 years - 5 years
1 Position
2025-04-16
to
2025-04-24
perform procurement processes
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
ETB / $ Savings Per Year - Save the organization money through negotiation and new suppliers
On Time In Full % - Keep our promises to our requestor
Requestor Satisfaction – Ensure key stakeholders are satisfied with our performance
On Time Settlement % – Avoid penalty due to document delay with banks and Customs
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
• 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
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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