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Position Title: Purchaser
Employer: Kerchanshe Trading Company
Employment: Full-Time | Permanent
Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Posted date: 2 days ago
Deadline: January, 03/2026 (5 days left)
Job Summary
We are looking for a competent Purchaser who will be responsible for purchasing spare parts as well as other operational and general orders of the company. The position requires strong coordination, negotiation, and follow-up skills to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Purchase spare parts for machinery, vehicles, and equipment.
- Receive purchase requests and orders from user departments and process for timely acquisition and availability of required items or services.
- Verify purchase requisitions, clarify unclear item descriptions, and recommend alternative items having similar use.
- Assist in the preparation of bid documents and supplier bid lists to obtain competitive quotations on goods and services.
- Participate in technical evaluation committees when appointed and do the analysis report as required.
- Prepare purchase orders, in consultation with the senior Procurement Expert, by verifying specifications and price.
- Forward purchase orders to suppliers and expedite orders.
- Collect purchased items from suppliers.
- Verify the product specifications and quantity as per the Purchase Order.
- Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolve delivery errors with suppliers.
- Initiate payment requisition for purchases by compiling receiving and other supporting documents which evidence purchases of goods.
- Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine the need for changes.
- Prepare and maintain accurate records and documentation on all purchases, contracts, correspondence, and related follow-up.
- Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Qualification and Skills
- Diploma/BA Degree in Purchasing, Business Management, Management, or related fields.
- 4 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in purchasing spare parts and general items is mandatory.
- Strong knowledge of local suppliers and market prices.
- ERP system knowledge is an added advantage.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Teamwork and accountability.
How to apply
Applicants who fulfill the above-mentioned criteria could submit detailed curriculum vitae along with supporting documents/credentials accompanied by a cover letter addressing
hr@kerchanshe.com
with the subject "Purchaser".
Mention the date on the subject line within seven working days from December 27, 2025, up to January 3, 2026.
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