Job Description
Hiring organization:REACH Ethiopia
Job titile:Procurement Officer
Employment type:Full time
Salary:As per the scale of the organization
Application Deadline:October 31st 2024
Background:REACH Ethiopia is a nonprofit organization registered as an Ethiopian Residents Charity, dedicated to community development through innovative projects. Since 2013, it has implemented community-based TB care and integrated health service projects in Sidama, Central Ethiopia, South Ethiopia, Tigray, parts of Oromia and Afar Regions. Currently, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Regional Health Bureaus, REACH Ethiopia is implementing various projects including new project called USAID- Urban TB LON-II.
The USAID URBAN TB LON II Project is an ambitious initiative aimed at addressing the urban tuberculosis (TB) challenge in Ethiopia. Focused on the city administrations of Addis Ababa, Shaggar, Harar, and Dire Dawa, the project's primary goals include identifying missed TB cases, delivering patient-centered care, and fostering innovative solutions to combat TB. This project is pivotal in enhancing TB detection and treatment, with an overarching aim to reduce TB prevalence and mortality in urban environments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare proposals, request quotes and negotiate purchase terms and conditions
- Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns
- Inspect and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve shortcomings
- Analyze industry and demand trends and support senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies
- Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers
- Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data
- Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options
- Develop plans for purchasing equipment, services, and supplies
- Ensure that the products and supplies are high quality
- Work with team members and procurement committee to complete duties as needed
Job requirements:
- 7 years and above work experience of which at least 5 years proven experience as a Procurement Officer or similar roles.
- Proven work experience as a Procurement Specialist or similar role
- Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing and resource planning systems
- A bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or a similar field preferred
Required Skills
- Negotiation
- Analytical skills
- Microsoft Office Pack: Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Powerpoint
- Communication
- Problem solving
How To Apply:
If you are interested in the post and feel that you are suitable for the role then you're invited to submit your current CV through the below link:: http://oas2.reachet.org.et/job-application?uuid=b7fa5d93-eddf-407d-b4dc-d409ed317d0c it will only take 5 to 10 minutes.
Attach your application letter and updated CV as a single document through the system.
Check your email and make sure you receive an automatic response acknowledging receipt of your application which means your application was successful.
Application deadline is October 31, 2024. We’ll call or e-mail you back if there is good fit on both sides.
REACH Ethiopia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
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