Procurement Manager
§ Assist and work along with the General Manager in developing and maintaining relationship with foreign vendors
§ Ensure all raw material import orders, negotiated or placed by the Company, adheres to quality requirements of the Ethiopian Standards Authority
§ Lead, monitor and co-ordinate the following activities, upon forex approval, to ensure zero delays in lead time:
§ LC opening and communication to the Supplier
§ Co-ordinate timely availability of shipping line vessels for FOB imports
§ Follow up for timely presentation of LC documents at bank
§ Co-ordinate timely settlement and release of documents from the bank
§ Monitor clearing activities by the Clearing agents
§ Ensure imported goods are correctly classified at Customs and correct duties are paid
§ Ensure no demurrage and/or penalties incur on the Company
§ Co-ordinate material test results from the Ethiopian Standards Authority and ensure goods are released for production only after obtaining positive test results
§ Ensure final customs declaration is filed with the National Bank of Ethiopia in time and the Company’s account remain free of any delinquency at all times
§ Build and maintain relationships with local vendors/service providers and relevant Government authorities
§ Compare proposals for price and specifications, if required, seek assistance of the respective department
§ Negotiate with local vendors/service providers
§ Review contract specifications on behalf of the company
§ Communicate with both foreign and local vendors to ensure that the product arrives in a timely fashion
§ Keep accurate track of the shipment, inventory and supply of materials
§ Ensure the supplies conforms to the supply contract / order and approve procurement invoices for payment; Report exceptions immediately to the management
§ Prepare daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports
Qualifications:
§ Minimum 6 years of experience in handling procurement function and 3 years of managerial post (specially foreign procurement)
§ Graduate degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management, Management or any other related business studies
§ Proficient in Excel, Word and Power point
§ Proficient in both English and Amharic language, both spoken and written
§ Honesty, integrity and impeccable personal values
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