GSG MINING PLC would like to invite competent, energetic, and qualified applicants for the following vacancy announcement.

Brief outline of duties:

GSG MINING PLC is looking for a qualified and experienced Procurement and Logistics Officer. The purpose of the Procurement Officer position is to coordinate and facilitate the procurement and provision of high-quality goods and services to the project.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews approved Purchase Request (PR) in accordance with the plan and budget from technical staff of the project;
• Prepare RFQs, Collects quotations, prepares bid documents and analysis for quantity, quality, price, delivery time etc. for all requested goods and services;
• Prepares purchase orders and notifies selected suppliers in accordance with the procurement policy and ensures items are purchased as per the PR and specification;
• Maintains all purchasing records for control and reference purpose
• Prepares monthly reports on procurement and logistics status and inform concerned sections;
• Responds adequately and timely to audit queries;
• Collects price data from suppliers on quarterly bases and analyses these for the purpose of reference by Management in making actual purchases as well as budgeting and updating vendor list.
• Makes sure that all transport services for the project are available for the project;
• Makes sure to follow the procedure of the procurement Manual
• Perform other incidental duties as requested by immediate supervisor
• Ensures that all products and supplies to be procured are as per the specifications and meet all the respective quality standards
• Involves actively in looking for and arranging the appropriate transportation means to ship all the items procured form the suppliers to the office and the to the site
• Engages actively in the collection, loading and shipping of all the procured items / materials to the site
• Prepares and submits all the required way bills and other documents essential for smooth transfer of all the items / materials
• Monitors, tracks and follows up that all items / materials loaded and sent to the site have arrived safely
• Prepares and submits activity / performance report.

Job Requirements:

Education: BA Degree in Purchasing and Logistics, Purchasing and Supply, Business Studies, Supply Chain Management, or Marketing or related field of study.

Work Experience: At least 3+ years of experience working as Procurement and Logistics Officer in different organization and has adequate knowledge.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven language proficiency in written and spoken Amharic and English;
• Computer literacy in MS-Word, Excel;
• Liaising with prospective vendors / suppliers;
• Conducting effective and appropriate negotiation;
• Interpersonal communication and report writing skills;
• Demonstrated technical and managerial ability, sound judgment and ability to work effectively with others at all levels;
• Keen attention to detail and ability to effectively manage time.