Direct Purchasing Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and highly organized Direct Purchasing Specialist from within our organization to support efficient sourcing of raw materials, spare parts, CAPEX items, and technical services for factory operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle of converting Purchase Requests into Purchase Orders and ensure compliance with intercompany procurement procedures.
• Communicate with approved suppliers, gather inland and related costs, calculate Transfer Prices (TP), and coordinate with GBS to maintain accurate pricing.
• Analyze order lot sizes, negotiate material readiness timelines, and recommend transport modes based on lead times and logistics costs.
• Maintain required data on the Ethiopian Single Window (ESW) system and support FX approval processes.
• Prepare shipping instructions, review shipping documents, and ensure timely dispatch and document arrival at local banks.
• Share demand forecasts with suppliers and generate regular status updates.
• Handle additional tasks and special projects assigned by the Planning Manager.

Qualification

• BA Degree in Purchase & Supply Management, Management, Accounting, or related fields.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in foreign purchase.
• Experience working with international suppliers or global supply chain teams is highly preferred.
• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Confident user of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of company safety policies, internal regulations, and collective agreements.
• Strong negotiation, coordination, and problem‑solving skills.

Skills Required:

• Accounting / Finance
• Logistics / Supply / Chain
• Procurement / Purchasing
• Sales / Marketing / Business / Management