Purchaser

Purpose of the Job: 

To ensure the timely, efficient, transparent, and cost-effective procurement of goods and services required for the smooth operation of Awash Wine Farm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the procurement process for goods and services required for the daily operations of Awash Wine Farm, ensuring compliance with established procurement policies and procedures.
• Receive and consolidate purchase requests from relevant departments and verify that the required specifications, quantities, approvals, and supporting documents are available.
• Prepare procurement documents, including requests for quotations, comparative price analyses, purchase orders, and other relevant purchasing documents, as applicable.
• Ensure that purchases are made from approved suppliers and that the required authorization is obtained before placing orders.
• Collect pro forma invoices, quotations, and purchased goods from suppliers in Adama and local markets around Awash Wine Farm, as required.
• Coordinate with the Addis Ababa procurement team to ensure that procurement requests and relevant supporting documents are properly processed and recorded in the company's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Coordinate with the relevant departments to ensure that goods and services are procured according to approved specifications, required quantities, budgets, and delivery schedules.
• Identify, assess, and maintain a database of reliable suppliers capable of providing quality goods and services at competitive prices.
• Develop and maintain relationships with preferred suppliers to improve procurement efficiency, product quality, delivery time, and cost-effectiveness.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and conduct price comparisons in accordance with the company's procurement requirements.
• Negotiate prices, delivery schedules, payment terms, and other contractual conditions within the limits of delegated authority.
• Maintain updated supplier records, price lists, product catalogues, and contact information.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations based on price, quality, reliability, responsiveness, and delivery performance.

Requirements

Education:

• BA Degree in Procurement and Supplies Management or related fields.

Experience:

• 2 years of work experience in Supply Chain or Procurement Officer or related activities. 

How to apply

All interested and qualified candidates can apply at Ethiojobs.net by sending non-returnable CV and cover letter on or before October 21, 2026.