Job brief

The Purchasing Head’s responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining positive supplier relations, evaluating supply options, approving purchases, and maintaining accurate records. To be successful as a Purchasing Head you should have an analytical mind and keep up with product and service trends. Ultimately, a top Purchasing Head should be able to negotiate well and ensure that all purchases comply with company standards and oversee purchasing activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality.

Salary: 10,000- 15,000
Working location- Winget, Addis Ababa,

Requirements

• BA Degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management/Management and 6 years of direct experience
• High level of integrity and ethical behavior
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Considerable knowledge of methods of analyzing supplies and materials
• Ability to supervise the work of others in the performance of routine purchasing office duties
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the Organization and vendors
• Considerable knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures and of the techniques of specification writing
• Knowledge of government procurement regulations
• Solid Computer skills (proficient in word, excel, and power point)