Open Position: Procurement Officer

Job Summary

The Procurement Officer will assist in the implementation of activities related to procurement as per the approved policies, procedures and guidelines. The job holder will prepare purchase analysis sheet with cost estimate, revise short listed companies for effective procurement; invites assess, and award/recommend supplier tenders, bids, quotations, and proposals; and maintains a consistent approach towards all sourcing, purchasing and tendering activity.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/ Logistics Management/ Property Management/ Purchasing & Supplies Management or other related fields
• Relevant professional qualifications and certifications is an added advantage.

Experience

• At least Four (4) years’ post qualification experience in a similar role

Functional/Technical Competencies

• Experience in tender preparation and evaluation
• Procurement planning skills.
• Thorough understanding of procurement laws and procedures.
• Skills in developing Service Level Agreements.
• Knowledge and experience in demand and supply system and best procurement practices.
• Knowledge and effective application of all procurement and relevant banking policies, processes, procedures and guidelines to consistently achieve required compliance standards or benchmarks.

Behavioral Competencies

• Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity/inclusion.
• Creativity and innovation skills.
• Action oriented.
• Quality focus and attention to detail.
• Professionalism and integrity in line with Dashen Bank values.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Critical and analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Personal motivation and drive exhibited through commitment to hard work, continuous improvement and achievement of goals.
• Good customer relationship management skills (internal and external customers).
• Risk awareness and focus - demonstrates understanding of risk management practices, standards and regulatory requirements.

Place Of Work

Head Office, Addis Ababa

Skills Required:

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