On behalf of our clients, Repi-Wilmar, we are looking for a Procurement Head candidate for a six-month contractual term at Addis Ababa.

Job Summary
With Close collaboration and consultation with the procurement Manager, the Procurement Head will address all Procurement activities on the specific category assigned (RM /PM /NPI) including, Foreign & Local sourcing, evaluating, appointing, offer negotiation, market surveying, contract managing, follow up demand forecasting, ordering, reordering, setting up ordering points, updating stock levels against demand, vendor management, engagement, development, and budgetary control.

Follow up on orders made to foreign suppliers, communicate with suppliers in relation to specifications with foreign suppliers, be liaison staff in all aspects of quality assurance, design approval, design change, and marketing requests from suppliers and departments involved, report the status of foreign orders, follow on Bank Forex requests, submitting PI’s, manage the status of approvals against applications, keep foreign purchase documentation, follow import delivery status and coordinates with concerned in relation to bank forex approvals on the specific category assigned.

Reporting on statuses on agreed frequency is a must with accurate records and data. Also, the role expects to participate in the daily running and developmental strategy of the business providing expert procurement advice as required on the Specific Category.

Job requirements

A Minimum of BA Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, Business Management, Accounting or any other related field of study with a minimum of seven (3) years of relevant experience as out of which one (1) year as Senior Procurement Officer/Procurement/Category Specialist or equivalent capacity preferably in FMCG industry.

Employment Term – Six Month Maternity Cover Contract with a high possibility of extension to a permanent employment term.
Work Location – Addis Ababa, Ayer Tena
Salary & Benefit
30,000-44,000 based on prior experience and expertise

How to apply

Submit your PDF/Word CV and a brief cover letter via email: info@ethiocv.com

NB: Please write the Job Title (Senior Accounting and Reporting Specialist |Repi-Wilmar)) in your email subject line.
• No calls or walk-ins.
• Only qualified candidates will be contacted