Junior Procurement Officer, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 

Company Overview

Kadisco Paint and Adhesive Industry S.C. previously known as Kadisco Chemical Industry PLC is a privately owned company located in Addis Ababa in the Akaki Kality Industrial Zone area. Kadisco is a company that traces its origins back from a small automotive parts dealership that was operating in one of the busy streets of Addis Ababa back in late 60’s. During the period until 1975 it had the opportunity to act as the sole distributor for Sadoline Paints. In 1979 it was registered as the sole company to manufacture adhesives and glue. By stages, the company developed into a diversified paint manufacturer.

In February 2015, Asian Paints Ltd and Kadisco Paint and Adhesive Industry SC formed a joint venture for business in Ethiopia and came to be known as Kadisco Asian paints. Asian Paints is India’s leading paint company and Asia’s second largest, with a group turnover of USD 2.7 billion. The group has an enviable reputation in the corporate world for professionalism, fast track growth, and building shareholder equity. Asian Paints operates in 19 countries and has 26 paint manufacturing facilities in the world servicing consumers in over 65 countries. 

Today the company produces a full range of paints for the construction, industrial and automotive sectors. It also produces wood and concrete lacquers as well as adhesives for the wood and leather industry.

Position Summary

The Junior Procurement Officer to join the Procurement team. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing local raw material (RM) and packaging material (PM) procurement for the company, overseeing the entire process. As such, the position holder will primarily be accountable for coordinating and managing all purchase activities related to RM/PM across the organization, while ensuring timely updates to the management team

Job Title: Junior Procurement officer 

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia   

Reporting to: Deputy Manager – Supply chain

Functional Relationships: Finance, Production, Warehouse ,Sales Team, Customs, ESL, EAL, MOI, Vendors…

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier and product research to develop new vendors for local RM and PM, aiming to avoid vendor dependency and maintain records of vendor meetings conducted for this purpose.

• Monitor the inventory of RM and PM on a daily basis, including marble powders, sand, and other local materials such as cartons, pails, tins, stickers, labels, PP Bags, Poly bags, etc.

• Track RM and PM orders, ensuring timely delivery. Review the quality of purchased products and promptly post Goods Receipt Notes (GRN) according to the provided documents.

• Create vendor profiles, maintain an updated source list, and generate Purchase Info Records (PIR) and purchase orders for RM and PM before their introduction to the plant, or at least on the same day.

• Enter and maintain accurate records of purchased products, delivery information, and invoice details (e.g., vendors, quantities, prices) in SAP and the process portal.

• Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage of materials.

• Conduct spot inspections of RMs/PMs during unloading, promptly reporting any faulty items or inconsistencies to suppliers for swift replacements. Coordinate with the production department for seamless replacements.

• Collaborate with QA team to find equivalent local RMs when importing is not possible. Coordinate sample delivery to new vendors, ensuring all samples have Technical Data Sheets (TDS), and obtain testing results for approval before proceeding with purchases. Coordinate with the technology/production team for sample testing.

• Proactively update management on any expected disruptions in the supply chain and keep track of vendor-related issues.

• Maintain organized records of proforma from local RM and PM suppliers, along with other required documentation.

• Ensure timely payment to suppliers.

• Handle vendor creation for new suppliers and complete SAP formalities.

• Communicate with vendors primarily via email, copying managers, and follow up daily as needed. Facilitate necessary arrangements via phone communication.

• Perform any other related duties as assigned by management.                                 

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience Requirements                     

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics and Supply Chain, Management, or a related field from a recognized University; additional education or certification in procurement is a plus.

• 0-2 years of experience in procurement, preferably in a multinational and manufacturing company

• IT skills, including familiarity with various software and systems.

• Proficient in using SAP software and other related applications.

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Requirements 

• Superior attention to detail; skills such as analytic; critical thinking; problem-solving; multi-tasking abilities are required in addition to integrity, and honesty

• Ability and willingness to work long hours and work with other staffs

• Flexibility and ability to stay effective and motivated in a fast-changing environment.

• Should have good command in English (Oral & Written)

• Must be a good team player.

• The incumbent should be dynamic, well organized, self-driven & have a good personality

• Proficient in MS word, MS excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook

• Able to work under pressure and complete the task within a preset timeframe.

• Good inter-personal & communication skills

How to Apply

Application Procedure

Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received and only complete applications will be considered. In the event that an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, we reserve the right to appoint them before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply at the earliest possible time. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.

Application Instructions

Candidates are requested to submit their updated resume and cover letter to open.vacancy@kadiscopaint.com. Please mention the job title “Application – Junior Procurement Officer in the subject line of the email.