Position Title: Direct Purchasing Specialist
Employer: JTI - Japan Tobacco International
Employment: Full-Time | Contract
Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Posted date: 1 hour ago
Deadline: March, 25/2026 (7 days left)
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.
