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Job Description

We are a growing technology company seeking a reliable, proactive, and results-oriented Procurement Officer to manage the company's purchasing activities and ensure the timely availability of materials, equipment, and supplies required for daily operations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting market research, identifying reliable suppliers, comparing prices and product quality, negotiating favorable purchasing terms, and ensuring that company purchases provide the best possible value for money.

We are looking for a candidate with practical procurement experience, strong market awareness, sound judgment, professional integrity, and a proven record of responsible purchasing. The ideal candidate should be capable of working independently, making well-informed purchasing recommendations, and ensuring that the company's operational needs are met efficiently and cost-effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct market research to identify suitable suppliers, available products, competitive prices, and current market conditions.
Identify and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, reliability, product availability, and service standards.
Obtain and compare quotations from multiple suppliers and recommend the most suitable purchasing options.
Procure office supplies, IT equipment, computer accessories, technical materials, and other goods and services required for the company's daily operations.
Negotiate prices, payment terms, and other purchasing conditions to obtain favorable value for the company.
Coordinate with internal departments to understand purchasing requirements, confirm product specifications, and prioritize essential materials.
Ensure that purchased items meet the required specifications, quality standards, and approved budgets.
Verify the quantity, condition, and quality of goods received and promptly address discrepancies with suppliers.
Maintain accurate procurement records, including quotations, supplier details, purchase orders, invoices, and receipts.
Develop and maintain a reliable network of suppliers and regularly identify alternative sources to improve price competitiveness and supply reliability.
Monitor recurring purchasing needs and identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising quality.
Prepare periodic procurement reports covering purchases, price comparisons, supplier performance, and cost-saving opportunities.
Maintain professional relationships with suppliers and resolve purchasing-related issues promptly and effectively.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Procurement and Supply Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply management.
- Demonstrated practical experience conducting market research, obtaining quotations, comparing prices, and negotiating with suppliers.
- Ability to assess product quality, supplier reliability, and overall value for money before making purchasing decisions.
- Good understanding of procurement procedures, purchasing documentation, supplier evaluation, and cost control.
- Experience purchasing office supplies, steel bar, plates, connection accessories, laptops, networking equipment, software-related accessories, and other operational materials.
- Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Previous experience working in a technology company, IT services firm, software company, or startup..

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Procurement Officer

Procurement & Purchasing

Skills and Expertise

Addis Ababa

Socity Communications and Marketing