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Julphar Pharmaceuticals PLC is a joint venture between Gulf Pharmaceuticals Industries (Julphar) U.A.E and MEDTECH Ethiopia, which is involved in the manufacturing of LIFE SAVING Drugs for the local Ethiopian market use as well as for export. Julphar is looking for new candidates with big ambitions, potentials and commitment to improve the quality of life for our end customers.

Job information and Candidate specification

Position Title : Foreign purchase officer

Division : Supply Chain Department

Reporting to : Supply Chain Manager

Job Summary/Main Purpose:

Foreign purchase officer is Responsible to prepare annual budgets and work programs of foreign purchasing and store activities; review performance and submit reports for the activities of the department

Main Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of the Supply Chain Manager, Foreign purchase officer shall carry out the following duties:

• Establish a clear procurement plan ensuring that requests are managed effectively.
• Ensure all procurement requests are completed correctly and the duties of collecting quotations is done accordingly.
• Oversee the procurement analysis of all supplies/services ensuring detailed procedure and selection process is clearly outlined within the analysis section.
• Manage the delivery of goods/services
• Ensure all procurement follows the organizational procurement procedures and all orders are made correctly with the right authorization
• Ensure clear documentation for supplier selection is obtained for auditing purposes.
• Ensure and maintain an effective and timely order management and acknowledgement system.
• Ensure all processes in the warehouse and Standard Operating Procedures are followed at all times
• Directs the entire process of purchasing including the preparation, tabulation and analysis of bids for all commodities needed for the operations of the factory.
• Supervises the receipt, storage, issues, delivery and control of raw materials, spare parts and other supplies used for factory operations.
• Ensures the maintenance of records of economic order quantities and oversees the preparation and updating of procurement schedules for supplies regularly demanded by the company’s.
• Supervises the maintenance of inventory control records; develops and enforces efficient supply management procedures, techniques and forms.
• Organizes and coordinates the physical inventory count of all warehouse items; makes sure that warehouse inventory balances are reconciled with those of the general accounting record.
• Perform all additional manufacturing works as instructed by the Supply Chain manager.

Job Requirements (Education and work experience):

• BA Degree in Management, Accounting, Business Administration, Supply Chain & Logistics Management & other related business field and 2 years of related work experience.

Skills required:

• Ethiopia Single Window procedures
• Good knowledge of import procedures
• Basic knowledge of Material management
• Good communication skills
• Leadership and interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and organizing skills
• Good command of English
• Demonstrate high level of personal motivation and initiative.
• Ability and willingness to work and participate effectively in a team environment.

Employment type : Permanent

Number Required : One

Place of Assignment : Addis Ababa

Salary : Negotiable

Posting Date : November 25, 2025

Closing Date : December 04, 2025