Ethio-Asian Industries Procurement Manager Jobs in Ethiopia

Ethio-Asian Industries Procurement Manager Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Description

Company Overview

Ethio-Asia is Ethiopia’s first privately owned manufacturer of personal care products and the only native manufacturer with a nationally recognized brand.

Ethio-Asian Industries SC, formerly known as East Africa Kality Soap and Detergent factory, is located at Eastern part of Addis Ababa, Kaliti. It is the first private sector soap and detergent factory established by well-known industrialist and EAHSC chairman Mr. Bizuayehu Tadele to manufacture Laundry soaps, Detergents and Toilet soaps.

Ethio-Asia made partnership agreement with Zoscales Partners (ZP) to meet its objective of becoming strong player within the personal care space by aspiring the right niche market of the lower and middle-income class of Ethiopia. Given the continued growth and future expansion of TIRET, the following opportunity exist.

Job Purpose

Manage all Procurement activities within the business including, Foreign & Local sourcing & procurement, Scheduling, supplier sourcing, engagement & development and budgetary control.

Duties & Responsibilities

Developing procurement strategy

Develops and implements procurement strategy for purchasing management to ensure procurement needs of functional units are satisfied in full, on time, within budget and to the agreed quality.

Develops long-term mutually beneficial relationships with a core number of key suppliers to ensure continuity of supply, best quality and keenest prices.

In collaboration with leadership team and other functional managers, plan and schedule annual purchases to ensure consistent and sufficient supply of materials and services are available.

As middle level management member, contribute to overall Company strategic planning and development

Day- to- day purchasing function and monitoring

Monitors and evaluates effective implementation of Company Procurement policies and procedure.

Conducts market research on a periodic basis to identify potential sources of suppliers for each of the items purchased by the company

Ensures that suppliers’ database is maintained properly and updated regularly.

Ensure that requirements (specifications) are developed as complete and accurate as possible

Coordinates and supervises the preparation and sale (distribution) of tender document for the procurement of equipment, machineries and other supplies and accordingly invite bidders, and evaluate offers; ensure all bidding processes adhere to Company Procurement Policies and procedures.

Conduct supplier evaluation process
Negotiates for best purchasing package (in terms of quality, price, term, delivery and service) with suppliers and sub-contractors assigned.

Manages Purchasing function to ensure materials are purchased cost effectively and available for production when required.

Ensures all competent quality execution of all regular purchasing duties and administrative works

Keeps complete updated purchasing records/data (including

list of current and potential suppliers) and pricing are available.

Coordinates with user functional units in the purchasing scope of different materials.

Collaborates with Production, Quality, Technique and Sales teams to identify or qualify new suppliers.

Handling and monitoring of claims to suppliers and vendors for defectives, shortage, and missing parts.

Liaises with commercial banks, insurance companies, customs, Ethiopian Shipping Lines and other concerned Government Agencies, in matters related to import of goods, payment modalities, tax issues, shipment, etc.

Makes close follow up of the status of overseas orders.

Monitors and coordinates deliveries of items between suppliers (Local and overseas).

Monitors supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.

Manages contracts arising from procurement decisions to the best advantage of EAI

Ensure that suppliers are evaluated on a periodic basis

Produces procurement related reports based on the guidelines presented in the company’s Procurement Management Manual.

Job Requirements

Qualification

BA/MA degree in procurement and supply chain management, Logistics and Supply Chain, Business Management, Business Administration or Accounting and related fields

Experience

A minimum of 8/6 years FMCG experience of which 3 years are at managerial position.

Competencies

High performance achiever in his/her tenure at manufacturing organization

Capable enough to pass decision with respect to the organization’s rules & regulations

Able to make continuation of the Company’s Vision & strategic plan

Able to understand the procurement principles for the above job position & bring business success to the company

Energetic enough to possess good leadership & inspired to bring change

Microsoft application (word, excel, PPT) working skill

ERP knowledge

Proficient communication skill

Time management skill

Strong planning and organizing ability

Ability to work under fast paced environment

Ability to work under pressure

Experience working with banks in raising foreign currency

How to Apply

We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter and (ii) a CV to eaischr@gmail.com

It is mandatory to mention the position title in the subject line of your email and cover letter.

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