Ethiopian Construction Design and Supervision Works Corporation (ECDSWCo.) is transforming and diversifying from the current consultancy business operations. Taking advantage of the existing ECDSWCo.’s strength and maximizing on the newly emerging external opportunities that are being prevalent with the shifts in Ethiopian Economic Policy – the Corporation is aiming to play a significant role in the success of the Ethiopian Construction Industry -by creating a vibrant business institution that will not only fill the gap that is in the current construction industry but also replace the need for having international construction companies that are dominating the government mega-scale projects.

To this, the Corporation is emerging as an Engineering and Investment Group. The proposed name of the Group is ‘’Ethiopian Engineering and Investment Group (EEIG)’’. The Group will comprise three main operational business units i.e., Consultancy, Construction and Investment.

EEIG-Construction business unit key activities are high-end complex construction projects, predominately high-rise commercial and residential buildings, real-estate; infrastructure (roads, railways and airports) & water and energy sector construction. EEIG-Construction alone would grow into a conglomerate of several business units including Piling, underground and foundation Works, Fit-Out, Energy (Solar Solutions), Electro-Mechanical Solution, Facility Management, Landscape and Construction Materials Production.

EEIG Construction is launched with the vision of being the best construction company in Ethiopia with a strategy of Timeously executing high-end complex projects, by utilizing proactive management skills as a Design and Build Contractor to achieve an optimum return and aspiring to be a competitive and preferred choice that can replace the current dependence on international contractors and deliver excellence. EEIG Construction will uphold Courage, Integrity, Reliability, Value for its People and Innovation as its core values.

EEIG is going to build a 30 Floors Highrise Headquarter Building in the city centre of Addis Ababa – that will be designed and built by its in-house consultancy and construction business units.

Scope

The role of the Junior Procurement Officer/Engineer is to provide support and assistance to senior team members on a cost-efficient and timely procurement of ALL (Non- Construction and Construction related) materials, goods, works, consultancy services and other services are performed in line with the Company Standard Procedure (CSP) – Procurement Guideline of EEIG Construction.

Find out more about us on https://www.eeiggroup.com/

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support drafts contract agreements for subcontractors and issue purchase orders as per approved material submittals and material service requests as well as after appropriate approvals are secured on the technical and financial bids from the relevant departments and/or line managers as required.
• Support in comparing vendors’ offers both technically and financially per the pre-set evaluation assessment criterion for each procurement exercise and submit to line manager for review.
• Liaise with quality, logistics and material management at supplier and customer offices as necessary to ensure timely delivery of the required goods or services to requisition.
• Support follow-up on orders placed with suppliers/subcontractors and coordinate with the site team on its on-time delivery as required.
• Ensure to support and facilitate tracking of all suppliers' (materials, goods, consultancy services and other services) performance evaluations and form a uniform database of the evaluation results in coordination with the Commercial Department subcontractors’ (construction works) performance evaluation assessments.
• Monitor the periodic technical re-evaluation of suppliers and subcontractors for possible inclusion on EEIG Construction’s approved suppliers' list.
• Handle all special assignments within the scope of the department as required.
• Carry out routine and structured procurement duties as delegated/directed by line manager(s).
• Support procurement of construction supplies are performed in a timely manner and as per the procurement schedule & EEIG Construction procurement guidelines. 
• Work closely with the logistics team to ensure timely and efficient transport of all supplies.
• Report activity status updates to line manager(s) and Unit Head on the procurement tasks during periodic department meetings.
• Under the direction of the Procurement Manager/ Procurement Coordinator(s)/Engineers support in the pre-qualification and Supplier Framework structuring of suppliers/subcontractors in activities such as but not limited to prequalification questionnaire preparation, documentation of supplier/subcontractor submissions, supplier contact and evaluation, requirement sorting, fact-checking, facilitation, coordination and scheduling site visits etc.
• Assist when delegated in ensuring that all processed orders are logged into the Procurement Tracker, status updates are communicated to programmes, and that all relevant documentation is filed appropriately.
• Ensure to keep the supplier/subcontractor files up to date.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Line Manager or other teams within the procurement department. 

Job Requirements

 Requirements:

•  B.A. or B.Sc in Purchasing & Supplies Management, Construction Technology Management, Civil Engineering and/or relevant fields.
• Minimum 1 Year work experience in procurement in a construction firm OR experience working in similar positions in a firm commissioning extensive construction projects thus hiring construction businesses will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated understanding of standard/basic procurement workflow processes and construction industry procurement.
• International experience and/or experience working with international organizations and/or with affiliated firms is a distinct advantage where priority shall be given to applicants having such exposure.
• While the majority of the work will be carried out in the Addis Ababa office, the post holder may be required to make frequent support visits to field offices
• As a member of the Operations/ Supply Chain team, S/he will work collaboratively with the team members to ensure good coordination, communication, planning and customer service to staff

 Skills:

• Proficient user of Ms Office applications with advanced MS Excel and MS Word skills
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Sharp time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Core Competencies

• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a quality service

How to Apply

NOTE BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE

1. Ensure you fulfil the minimum set requirement.
2. If you fulfil the above, then you are expected to submit your updated CV on Ethiojobs
3. All those that do not fulfil the above requirements will be rejected automatically. 
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.