Procurement Manager
--Ethiopia--
Position: Procurement Manager
Employment Category: Permanent
Location: Juba
Position Summary
The Procurement Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and overseeing all procurement and supply chain activities of the organization. The role involves ensuring timely procurement of goods, materials, equipment, and services while maintaining cost efficiency, quality standards, and compliance with company policies and contractual obligations. The Procurement Manager will lead procurement operations, vendor management, contract negotiations, and inventory coordination to support organizational projects and operational requirements.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
1. Procurement Planning and Management
· Develop procurement plans, purchasing strategies, and sourcing schedules.
· Ensure timely procurement of materials, equipment, and services.
· Coordinate procurement activities in line with organizational objectives and project timelines.
· Monitor procurement performance and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvement.
2. Vendor and Supplier Management
· Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.
· Conduct supplier assessments and ensure supplier compliance with company standards.
· Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and contractual terms with suppliers.
· Maintain an updated supplier database and procurement records.
3. Contract and Cost Management
· Prepare and review procurement contracts, purchase orders, and agreements.
· Ensure compliance with contractual terms and procurement procedures.
· Monitor procurement budgets and control purchasing costs.
· Analyze market trends and pricing to ensure competitive procurement practices.
4. Inventory and Logistics Coordination
· Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure proper inventory management.
· Monitor stock levels and ensure uninterrupted supply of critical materials.
· Ensure timely delivery and proper distribution of procured items.
5. Compliance and Quality Assurance
· Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and legal requirements.
· Maintain transparency, accountability, and ethical procurement practices.
· Ensure procured materials and services meet required quality standards and specifications.
6. Reporting and Documentation
· Prepare procurement reports, cost analyses, and supplier performance evaluations.
· Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records.
· Provide regular procurement updates to senior management.
7. Leadership and Team Management
· Lead and supervise procurement officers and support staff.
· Provide mentorship, training, and performance management to procurement team members.
· Promote teamwork and efficient procurement operations.
About You
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field.
• Professional certification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management is an advantage.
Experience
• Minimum of 15-20 years of relevant procurement and supply chain experience.
• At least 5-8 years in a managerial or supervisory procurement role.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, engineering, or large-scale projects is highly preferred.