Procurement and Supplies Manager Job at Awash Wine Share company - 2015

·         Responsible for sourcing equipment, goods and services and managing vendors. Perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, search for better deals and find more profitable suppliers. Responsible to drive vision, strategy and tactical execution of company purchasing function.

 

o   Develop and deliver a Procurement Strategy across the company to deliver the target benefits and financial savings including approving each category manager’s purchase category strategy and savings plans

o   Engage support and agreement for the strategy from key stakeholders so that implementation and compliance are optimal;  promote the effective management of suppliers to sustain value throughout the life of the contract

o   Establish new processes and systems for effective procurement across the company; develop an eProcurement vision and identify solutions for the Sage upgrade; investigate opportunities for broader savings in inventory and warehousing costs by conducting in-house v outsource

o   Define and manage key supplier relationships to deliver breakthrough performance in cost, service and quality, including technical input to negotiations on strategically significant contracts and negotiation and management of third party service providers

o   Recommending purchases of materials based on anticipated changes in prices or on unusual availability. Manages all contracts and agreements with suppliers of packaging and raw materials.

o   Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers

o   Determine quantity and timing of deliveries

 

Qualifications and Experience

 

BA degree in Procurement & Supplies Management or related with 10 yrs. experience particularly 3 years on a managerial position

Exposure in beverage industry or factory experience, multinational working  environment, detail oriented, cost conscious, good financial understanding.

Certified Transistor from Ethiopian Customs Authority/ Advantages/

Proven working experience in a procurement manager role

Strong organizational and communications skills

Very good English

Competencies, Skills, Behaviours (Our Values in Practice)

 

Management/leadership interest and ability

Ability to gather and analyse data and to work with figures

Microsoft Excel, Power point, Word, Excel, Peachtree, ERP or other logistics software’s

Flexibility of working hours & days, weekends and evenings 

Send your CV/Resume with a cover letter to hr–recruitment@awashwine.com by indicating vacancy code number and position.

In candidate selection, Awash Wine is committed to diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities. It has a Staff Code of Conduct and Collective Agreement. Any candidate offered a job with Awash Wine will be expected to adhere to these policies.

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