Procurement Officer

About Dodai

Dodai Manufacturing Plc (Dodai) is a recently incorporated organization launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on August 01, 2023. Dodai is a fast-growing company with a mission to make e-mobility accessible to everyone in Africa through innovative products and services. The company plans to provide brand-new electric two-wheelers assembled in Addis Ababa and expand to major regional cities across Ethiopia by the end of 2026. To achieve its ambitious goals, Dodai is seeking dynamic Ethiopian talent to join its growing team.

Purpose of the Position

The Procurement Officer will play a critical role in leading Dodai’s procurement activities. This role extends beyond transactional purchasing and involves developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing supplier performance, negotiating contracts, and ensuring alignment with the company’s operational and financial objectives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining strong supplier networks, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle, from vendor identification and contract negotiation to delivery and performance monitoring.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms, and long-term partnerships.
• Continuously evaluate suppliers for quality, reliability, compliance, and value for money.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships while promoting supplier diversity and sustainability practices.
• Prepare and analyze procurement reports to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including Finance, Customer Experience, Manufacturing & Engineering, and Logistics to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure strict compliance with Dodai’s procurement policies, ethical standards, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements across procurement operations.
• Verify and process supplier invoices by matching them with purchase orders and delivery records.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly procurement reports.
• Maintain detailed records of purchases, supplier information, contracts, and pricing data for auditing and reporting purposes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, or telecommunications sectors is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating and managing high-value contracts.
• Experience working with ERP systems and procurement-related digital tools.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, and supplier performance evaluation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain productive supplier relationships.
• High level of efficiency, integrity, and accountability.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills Required:

• Logistics / Supply / Chain