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DAN TECHNOCRAFT PLC

Dan Technocraft PLC is a company established under the Commercial Code of Ethiopia of 1960. It was established with a capital of Birr 14,100,000.00. Although it was established as a legal entity in September 1992, it has a history of more than 47 years in the manufacturing of different types of household, office, school and hospital furniture and lifts. It has an ample capacity and equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and equipment to manufacture furniture of assorted types.  It has a workforce of more than 400 professionals proficient in various areas. Its products are quality, durable, safe and affordable.

Job Description

General Position Description:

The Procurement Officer’s responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining positive supplier relations, evaluating supply options, approving purchases, and maintaining accurate records. To be successful as a Procurement Officer you should have an analytical mind and keep up with product and service trends. Ultimately, a top Procurement Officer should be able to negotiate well and ensure that all purchases comply with company standards and  oversee purchasing activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research potential vendors, compare and evaluate offers from suppliers
• Collate purchase orders and purchase requisitions in order to order materials, goods and supplies
• Support the preparation and implementation of planning of procurement.
• Implements the Dan Technocraft’s procurement policy and fundamental procurement principles.
• Ensures purchase requests (PR’s) are adequately informative and complete on receipt, advises requesting unit on specifications, prices, availability and other procurement matters as required.
• Track orders, ensure timely delivery and review quality of purchased products
• Proactively provides feedbacks for requesting unit/person on urgent PR’s as required.
• Works closely with Finance Unit to process payment of all invoices received from vendors; ensures the completeness of each bid document and ensures that all supporting documents are attached with the payment request before passing in to the Finance Unit.
•  Regularly updates the procurement database and reports the status of all ongoing procurements on weekly basis as required.
• Prepare/update the supplier list and ensure it is fit for purpose across procurement categories

Procurement Officer Requirements:

• BA Degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management/Management And 5 years of direct experience
• Strategic oriented
• High level of integrity and ethical behavior
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Considerable knowledge of methods of analyzing supplies and materials.
• Ability to supervise the work of others in the performance of routine purchasing office duties
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the Organization and vendors.
• Considerable knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures and of the techniques of specification writing
• Knowledge of government and donor procurement regulations.
• Solid Computer skill (proficient in world, excel, and power point)

Success Factors:

• Must be confident, self-starter, an independent thinker and have strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skill; team oriented
• High professional standard of administration ethics, as well as willingness and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures, is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities is necessary
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral are required.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and appropriate flexibility.
• Emotional maturity and physical stamina.