• Reconciles price invoices against final invoices, invoices against goods receiving notes and reports the difference to his/her immediate supervisor.

• Settles utility bills and handles bank deposits or withdrawals.

• Prepares monthly and quarterly reports on the status of the purchased items invoices.

• Collect and check the invoices.

• Transfer the approved invoices to the accounts for payment of suppliers.

• Conducting product research and sourcing new suppliers and vendors.

• Sourcing materials, goods, products, and services and negotiating the best or most cost-effective contracts and deals.

• Performing inventory inspections and reordering supplies and stock as necessary.

• Conducting market research to keep abreast of emerging trends and business opportunities.

• Inspecting stock and reporting any faulty items or inconsistencies immediately.

• Updating and maintaining records of all orders, payments, and received stock.

• Coordinating with the delivery team and following up on delays or orders that have been rescheduled.

• Establishing professional relationships with clients as well as vendors and suppliers.

• Performs any other related duties as assigned to him/her by immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

Qualification

• BA Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Accounting or related fields.

•   4 years and above experience as purchaser preferably experience with a FMCG company.

Skills Required

• Must be able to multi-task and is detail-oriented.

• Excellent organizational and planning skills.

• Exceptional communication skills, judgment and decision-making ability.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, English, Amharic and Afan Oromo

• Ability to read, interpret and summarize documents.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Must be able to work proactively and anticipate future needs or obstacles before they arise.

• Demonstrate initiative in the work environment.

• Flexible and team player.

How to Apply

• Applicants who fulfill the above-mentioned criteria could submit detailed curriculum vitae along with supporting documents/credentials accompanied by cover letter addressing hr@kerchanshe.com or by our web site                   with the subject line Purchaser please try to mention the date on the subject line within ten working days from Dec 18,2023 up to Dec  25,2023

‘’only shortlisted candidates will be contacted’’.