Job Opportunity: Supply Chain Director (Purchasing) position available at Abays Trading PLC in Addis Ababa. Purchasing and Procurement jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

Company’s and Role’s Overview

ABYS Trading PLC is the leading Manufacturing of agriculture products for local and export market. It has been active since 2011 and exports over 40 high quality value added agricultural products which meet world relevant standards to three main destination countries such as America, Canada and Australia and other locations.  Moreover, it distributed such products to local market. It has 942 staff basing Addis Ababa (HQ), Sululta (Sheger city). Now it is seeking a dynamic and experienced Supply Chain Director (Purchasing) to oversee procurement. Overall, s/he processes, manages supply side relationships, and ensures the smooth flow of raw materials and goods throughout the factories supply chain system. The ideal candidate is expected to l have a strong background in procurement raw materials mainly agricultural products, logistics, and inventory management, with the ability to develop and implement strategies that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain performance. S/he directly reported to ABYS Trading PLC General Manager and more than five procurement staff. 

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement & Purchasing:

• Having Ethiopia’s supply chain trend and practice, develop and manage purchasing strategies to meet the organization’s operational requirements
• Identify, negotiate with, and establish partnerships with reliable suppliers and vendors,
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and evaluate new sourcing opportunities,
• Ensure timely procurement of raw materials, equipment, and services, aligning with production and
• operational needs,
• Optimize cost savings through effective vendor selection, volume purchases, and contract Negotiations,

Supply Chain Management: 

• Coordinating other departments, oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, including planning, reporting and on time financial settlements, 
• Coordinate with internal departments (such as production, finance, and sales) to align procurement activities with business goals, 
• Develop and implement strategies to improve supply chain (procurement) efficiency and reduce lead times 
• Monitor inventory levels and establish controls to prevent stock outs or excess inventory,
• Implement risk management strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions.

Planning and Reporting

• Prepare activity, procurement and spending actives in line with Ethiopia’s agricultural seasons and  submit their reactive reports on time 
• Plan bulk purchase and collect ideas from concerned
• Coordinate with warehouse, fleet transport and other departments and prepare joint planning of supplies
• Ensure weekly/monthly/ quarter/ biannual and  annual plans and reports of supplies are done on time
• Coordinate with export team to priories supply activities
• Make sure that vehicle plans are in place
• Ensure that Annual Leave Plans are prepared and submitted to HD/Admin at the beginning of the fiscal year
• Plan sector meetings and deliver their reports with minutes
• Determine buffer stock and revise planning accordingly 
• Conduct assessment with potential suppliers (farmers unions and vendors) and ensure smooth supply of raw materials

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as delivery timelines, cost savings, and supplier quality, 
• Prepare and present regular reports on supply chain activities and purchasing metrics to management,
• Use data analytics to identify trends and areas for improvement within the supply chain (procurement),

Compliance & Sustainability:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements, 
• Promote sustainable procurement practices and support initiatives to minimize the environmental
• impact of the supply chain,
• Adapt local culture and maintain uninterrupted supply of agricultural products,
• Ensure that S/he’s staff manage and settle financial documents in compliance with ABYS Trading PLC financial and procurement policies/rules/procedures
• Proactively engage in country’s   financial, procurement and tax policies/rules/procedures

        Partnership Management:

• Keep smooth communication with external stockholders (Unions, farmers, vendors etc) 
• Exercise effective communication with staff both vertical and horizontal
• Organize stockholders for mutual benefit 

Qualifications:

Educational Background: 

• MA/BA degree in Supply Chain management; Marketing; Accounting and Finance; and Business Administration and/or Management or equivalent.

Experience:

• Respectively, MA/BA 3/5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, and supply chain management (Agricultural input consuming factories and the environment is a plus)
• Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, sourcing strategies, and logistics operations,
• Experience working with ERP systems and supply chain management software,
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills,
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a data-driven approach to decision-making,
• Ability to work under pressure, to manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines,
• Knowledge and understanding of Ethiopian production seasons is preferred,
• Knowhow and sensitivity to ISOs are a plus

How To Apply

How to Aplay

• Please apply through Ethiojobs  line 

For further information, contact us via  +251 99 160 7025