addis abab, Addis Ababa
Abays Trading PLC
ABAYS TRADING PVT. LTD. CODuty Station(s):               Addis Ababa, Frequently Travel to Region to PurchaseReport to:                         Procurement Department /MANAGER         Background of ABAYS Trading PlcIt is a privately owned company which is primly engaged in ago processing and exports most of its products. While the processing plant is found in Sululta and the administrative office is located in Addis Ababa. This company is looking for a well-experienced purchaser.We are looking to fill the following position immediatelyKey Objectives of the PositionJob-holder is responsible to administer the purchasing activities and ensure that all purchases are made at the optimal price within due date. Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe roles and responsibilities of Purchaser are the following, but not limited;Operational ManagementDo analysis with the production team on raw materials demand, availability, price, quality, and quantityFill purchase request form to buy the demanded products by the production or export teamMake a strong continuous relationship with vendors/sellers & keep Company’s advantagesEnters and processes purchase requests and orders seller for supply of the products Ensure data accuracy and integrity are maintained in the purchasing systemProcess the purchase orders by liaising with suppliers and stakeholders within due dateTrack the status of requisitions, contracts and orders and report to concerned in continuity baseEnsure all stakeholders and/or suppliers pertaining to queries about order status, changes or cancellations are respondedLead in the sourcing process locally and foreign for new goods not supplied by regular principals/suppliersManage the logistics for the purchased items and liaise with forwarders on services and costsManage the local and foreign purchase enquiries from stakeholders with error free processEnsure insurance declaration is done for purchases as per the requirementsLead process improvement initiatives for the purchasing function and cop-up with company policyWork closely with the production, store and export teams to meet stakeholder’s requestsImmediate response for the default products supplied by seller and return to vender soonAsk venders to replace the default products returned to sellers due to product defectsProcurement and ControlCheck deliveries when they arrive to ensure that orders have been fulfilled correctly and that goods meet specifications and due dateEnsure all purchase request are approved within mandated guidelinesReview requisition orders to verify accuracy and specifications Monitor contractor performance, recommending contract modifications when necessaryAnalyzing and reporting of purchasing activities and budget balances for supervisor AdministrativeGenerate purchasing report, bid proposals, requirements documentation and tender documentsReview and maintain purchasing files, reports and price lists correctlySubmit administrative reports as requested by Manager or Senior ManagementPerform any other duties as assigned by Manager/Senior Management