Work involves detailed duties in the requisitioning and purchase of supplies and equipment. Work is performed under the general supervision of Director of Logistics and Procurement requires the use of independent judgment and initiative in the preparation and review of specifications, the receipt of bids or quotations, and the checking of bills. Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of procurement officer and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services and also evaluating suppliers in order to find the best deals possible on goods that are needed for business operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and manage the procurement department including setting targets and monitoring performance
Develop and deliver a Procurement Strategy
Engage support and agreement for the strategy from key stakeholders
Establish new processes and systems for effective procurement
Provide specialist advice, guidance and service on leading practice procurement to all Raya Brewery departments;
Maximize the use of the company’s funds by identifying best practice and leveraging the spend within and outside the company
Ensure all goods and services purchased comply with the company’s corporate social sustainability policies
Define and manage key supplier relationships to deliver breakthrough performance in cost, service and quality, including technical input to negotiations on strategically significant contracts and negotiation
Develop and agree annual departmental cost savings targets for the annual Budget process; develop and agree the annual procurement plan with directors and departmental heads
Job Requirement
QUALIFICATION:
BA degree in Procurement and Supply Management, Business Management, Business Administration
WORK EXPERIENCE:
6 years of which at least 2 years in a managerial post preferably in a Manufacturing industry with sound knowledge of foreign and local procurement
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Very good command of English and Amharic
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Good IT skills to include wide experience of word documents, Excel spreadsheets (including pivot tables and charts) and PowerPoint
SPECIAL SKILLS
A good technical appreciation of the range of procurement categories
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong influencing skills at senior levels to influence acceptance of a new way of working
Project Management skills
Excellent team management and people skills are essential.
Ability to negotiate at the highest levels with suppliers