Addis Ababa
Ethiojobs
Purpose of the job To ensure the timely availability of selected materials & services against an acceptable price and quality. The Category Buyer Supply Chain (CBSC) makes sure that Supply Chain related purchases are in line with Heineken’s requirements and standards, ensuring alignment with the relevant internal and external stakeholders. Purchases in the Supply Chain area are related to Maintenance, Repairs, civil Construction, other technical services required for operation of the breweries. Purchases are often managed as projects, involving the right stakeholders and strictly monitoring budget and delivery timing.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure on time delivery of purchases Assures procurement of materials and services at the right price, right quality and delivery schedule Coordinates Sourcing/production of materials & services and monitors delivery Anticipates and detects problems that may interrupt delivery and proactively advises solutions and supply alternatives Supplier Selection and Development Is able to create a Sourcing Plan for its own Product & Service Category, clearly describing the sourcing tactics, supplier- and cost developmentKnows the local and import supply alternatives for the materials or services to be purchasedRecords relevant supplier information in a Supplier database Cost effective procurement of materials or servicesCreates a competitive environment through tendering and structured negotiations by its purchasing teamAssures execution of the purchasing procedure ensuring transparency in all business dealsReports the historical and expected financial performance of the relevant categories  Contracting & Contract Management Monitors and reports supplier performanceNew Product Development Uses knowledge of the supply market in developing new products. Close cooperation with the relevant Business owner and Quality DepartmentSeeks new suppliers or manufactures that can meet newly required specifications and delivery scheduled Risk AssessmentsEvaluates risks of doing business with relevant suppliersObtains insight into the financial health of suppliersAssures suppliers work according to Heineken’s Supplier Code of Conduct  Ordering and DeliveryRaises Purchase Orders and monitors delivery timing Cooperates with Finance to ensure payment of goods and services deliveredCreates insight into the required cash flow for the Finance DepartmentPersonal DevelopmentCreates and monitors own Personal Development Plan Perform other activities as assigned by line managerDepartment: ProcurementFunction: FinanceReporting to position: Category Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics