Senior Procurement Officer

Background of the company

Kerchanshe Trading P.L.C is the largest producer and exporter of coffee in Ethiopia, It has a proud history of providing quality coffees to the local and international markets.  Currently our company needs a dedicated and motivated candidate.\

Job Description 

• Reconciles price invoices against final invoices, invoices against goods receiving notes and reports the difference to his/her immediate supervisor.
• Settles utility bills and handles bank deposits or withdrawals.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly reports on the status of the purchased items invoices.
• Collect and check the invoices .
• Transfer the approved invoices to the accounts for payment of suppliers.
• Conducting product research and sourcing new suppliers and vendors.
• Sourcing materials, goods, products, and services and negotiating the best or most cost-effective contracts and deals.
• Performing inventory inspections and reordering supplies and stock as necessary.
• Conducting market research to keep abreast of emerging trends and business opportunities.
• Inspecting stock and reporting any faulty items or inconsistencies immediately.
• Updating and maintaining records of all orders, payments, and received stock.
• Coordinating with the delivery team and following up on delays or orders that have been rescheduled.
• Establishing professional relationships with clients as well as vendors and suppliers.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned to him/her by immediate supervisor.

• Diploma in Mechanics and Six years of direct experience, five years of procurement and value chain management, or five years of supply and logistics management.
• Quantity Required   # 2 

Skills Required

• Must be able to multi-task and is detail-oriented.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, judgment and decision-making ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, English, Amharic 
• Ability to read, interpret and summarize documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must be able to work proactively and anticipate future needs or obstacles before they arise.
• Demonstrate initiative in the work environment.
• Flexible and team player.