Gentium Concrete Industries PLC Senior Procurement Officer - Jobs in Ethiopia

Gentium Concrete Industries PLC Senior Procurement Officer - Jobs in Ethiopia

Category: Purchasing and Procurement
Location: Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa Career
Level: Senior Level (5+ years experience) Employment Type:
Full-time Salary: Attractive


About Gentium

Gentium concrete industries plc is one of the leading concrete manufacturers in Ethiopia established by a joint venture with a foreign subsidiary. Our vision is to be the sought-after and trusted concrete product producer of choice and to contribute to the growth of the construction sector in the country. We strive to provide high-quality concrete products with on-time delivery and impeccable service to the construction market in Ethiopia using the best standards in terms of equipment, technology, and people.

Since our establishment in 2019, we have made significant strides in our business including doubling our production capacity to 50,000 cubic meters and increasing our staff size to more than 150. We are on a road to a brighter future and we want you to join our team on this journey.

Our company: is now looking for a Senior Procurement Officer who will Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, suppliers, outsourced agencies, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services under the leadership of our Finance & Supply department.

Specifically, you will

· Represent the company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies, performance standards, and KPIs with suppliers.

· Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.

· Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.

· Prepare bid awards and secure the necessary approval.

· Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.

· Locate vendors of materials, equipment, or supplies, and engage them to determine product availability and terms of sales.

· Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.

· Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.

· Control purchasing department budgets.

· Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.

· Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.

· Administer supplier performance and contract.

· Maintain records of goods ordered and received.

· Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.

· Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute

materials.

· Collaborate with the disposal committee, department managers, and purchasers to arrange for the disposal of surplus materials.

· Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.

Job Requirements

· master's degree is an added advantage.

· Eight years of relevant experience for degree holders and five for master’s degree holders.

· Ability to deliver organizational and departmental vision, values, and goals.

· Business management skills and understanding of delivering excellent internal customer service in a complex organization with both social and commercial activities.

· Project management approach to workload, able to work under pressure, give informed advice, and make sound judgments and decisions.

· Analytical and problem-solving skills for successful resolution of complex procurement issues Able to, appraise performance and manage risk.

· Ability to work effectively in partnership with managers, senior colleagues, employees, stakeholders, and boards

· Ability to effectively collaborate and influence results across the group

· Excellent communicator and able to influence and negotiate

· Ability to produce clear, concise, and well-written reports on complex issues

· Presentational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences

· Well-developed ambassadorial, influencing, networking, promotional, and negotiating skills.




How to Apply:

Interested applicants can submit their application and CV directly via ethiojobs.net or can bring a non-returnable CV and photocopies of related documents, in person to our Head Office located at Saris In front of Tena Zeit, St. Michael Building ground floor. Tel: +251114708532 or to our plant site at Bole Bulbula right next to St. George church Tel: +251960132436.

Gentium operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Qualified women and men, people of all cultural backgrounds are welcome to apply.



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