Unit/Department: Supply Chain Office

Reporting To : Supply Chain Director

East African Lion Brands is a leading FMCG manufacturing company in Ethiopia. Located in Bishoftu and comprised of three production facilities—Home Care, Personal Care, and Supplementary Food—the company’s portfolio includes Crown, Peacock, Vitex, and many other household essentials. East African Lion Brands is now hiring key positions to aid in the growth of the company, and a competitive salary will be offered for the right cand

Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled the Procurement Department Manager is responsible for develops the company’s sourcing and procurement strategy in support of the Company’s business strategy through designing and leading the implementation of procurement activities aimed at attaining  cost advantage or maxmizing profit.

Competencies (Skills& abilities)

• Strong leadership skills;
• Team player at executive levels to collaborate with business units and various suppliers
• Solid Supply and procurement knowledge and practical skills.
• Experience in managing both local and international procurement, supply and marketing.
• Understanding of business functions such as finance, procurement, marketing etc.;
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development;
• Problem solving capacity, trustworthiness and commitment.
• Team player at executive levels to collaborate with business units and various suppliers
• Communication, interactions and  negotiation with various actors and teams

Qualification and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Suppliers & Procurement or related fields with ten years (10) years of demonstrated experience out of which five (5) years in similar managerial position in FMCG industries or Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management or related fields with twelve (12) years of demonstrated experience of which six (6) years in similar managerial position in FMCG industries.