The position holder will be supervised by Foreign and Local Procurement Coordinator and responsible for the timely procurement of foreign goods and services for Raya Brewery, ensuring cost effectiveness commensurate with quality. All purchases shall be in accordance with Raya Brewery standard practices, and federal laws. The position holder will promote and maintain a high level of communication and liaison with the external supplier, the community and Raya brewery departments.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures that all foreign purchasing is in compliance with regulations and laws related to purchasing practices and in accordance with Raya Brewery standard practices.
Prepares technical specifications for request for proposals, including terms and conditions and evaluation criteria.
Prepares and develops bid documents and supplier bid lists to obtain competitive quotations on commodities and services.
Promotes the Purchasing section as an effective resource for addressing Supply Management issues.
Keeps constantly apprised of economic / business situations as they affect purchasing policy; makes recommendations to adequately meet those changing conditions.
Develops and updates department procedures and recommends changes to related company standard practices; interprets policies and procedures to company and departments in their need to purchase supplies and services.
Analyzes current procurement activities and recommends improvement through more efficient procurement methods, quantity discounts, standardization, value analysis and cooperative purchasing.
Solicits information regarding a variety of commodities by telephone, fax, interview or written requests ensuring cost effectiveness commensurate with quality.
Reviews tenders and purchase award documentation with respect to quality, suitability, delivery and pricing.
Responsible for awarding a contract with consensus from the respective department.
Responsible for the development and administration of the awarded contract.
Prepares and maintains accurate records and documentation on all solicitations, responses, purchases, contracts, correspondence and related follow up.
Expedites outstanding purchase orders to ensure delivery requirements are met.
Promotes and develops contact and liaison with the external supplier
Interviews current suppliers to improve levels of service and new suppliers to develop and establish new sources of supply.
Collects and reports statistics to measure commodity and/or supplier performance.
Prepares reports to ensure compliance with related laws and regulations.
Coordinates and resolves problems with end user departments and suppliers.
Assist in resolving Accounts Payable invoice discrepancies and variances after Accounts
Assists transporting and Receiving with shipment related discrepancies and variances.
Performs other related duties such as special assignments and annual major objectives as required
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirement
QUALIFICATION:
BA degree in Procurement and Supply Management, Business Management, Business Administration
WORK EXPERIENCE:
1-2 years experiences in a procurement position, preferably in Manufacturing industry, with a sound knowledge of foreign procurement
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Very good command of English and Amharic
COMPUTER SKILLS:
good command of MS Office word , Excel and power point