Dodai Manufacturing Plc (Dodai), is a recently incorporated organization launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on August 01, 2023. Dodai is a fast growing organization with a mission of making e-mobility accessible to everyone in Africa through its innovative products and services. Dodai plans to provide brand new electric two wheelers by assembling them here in Addis Ababa and plans to expand to major regional cities in Ethiopia by the end of 2025. It’s thus looking to engage dynamic Ethiopian talent to ensure the achievement of its goals. 

Purpose of the Position

The Procurement Officer will play a critical role in leading Dodai’s procurement activities. This role goes beyond transactional purchasing; it involves developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing supplier performance, negotiating high-value contracts, and ensuring alignment with the company’s operational and financial objectives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining strong supplier networks, identifying cost-saving opportunities, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle, from vendor identification and contract negotiation to delivery and performance monitoring.

• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms, and long-term partnerships.

• Continuously evaluate suppliers for quality, reliability, compliance, and value-for-money.

• Establish and maintain robust supplier relationships while ensuring supplier diversity and sustainability practices.

• Oversee the preparation and analysis of procurement reports to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams (Finance, Customer Experience, Manufacturing & Engineering, Logistics, etc) to anticipate and meet operational needs.

• Ensure strict compliance with Dodai’s procurement policies, ethical standards, and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

• Identify and implement cost-saving and process optimization initiatives across the procurement function.

• Verify and process supplier invoices by matching them with purchase orders and delivery records.

• Prepare and submit procurement reports on a weekly and monthly basis.

• Maintain detailed records of purchases, supplier information, and pricing for easy access and auditing.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.

• 2+ years of progressively responsible experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in manufacturing, automotive, or telecom sectors.

• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, and supplier performance evaluation.

• Demonstrated success in negotiating and managing high-value contracts.

• Experience working with ERP systems and procurement-related digital tools.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• High level of efficiency, integrity, and accountability.

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