DOS TB LON III – Procurement Officer

• Employment Type:  Full time Position, Fixed term contract
• Number of positions:   One
• Reports to:   DOS TB LON III  HR and Admin Manager
• Salary Scale: As per the scale of the organization
• Number of Position:     01 (One)
• Category: Admin

 Brief Organizational Introduction and Project Overview:

REACH Ethiopia is a nonprofit organization registered as an Ethiopian Residents Charity, dedicated to community development through innovative projects. Since 2013, it has implemented community-based TB care and integrated health service projects in Sidama, Central Ethiopia, South Ethiopia, Tigray, parts of Oromia and Afar Regions. Currently, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Regional Health Bureaus, REACH Ethiopia is implementing various projects including new project called DOS TB LON III

The DOS TB LON III Project is an ambitious initiative aimed at addressing the urban and other community tuberculosis (TB) challenges in Ethiopia. Focusing on TB-affected regions across the country, the project’s primary goals include identifying missed TB cases, delivering patient-centered care, and fostering innovative solutions to combat TB. The project plays a pivotal role in strengthening TB detection and treatment services, with the overarching aim of reducing TB prevalence and mortality in urban and other communities.

Position Summary:   

The position holder will be responsible in researching new suppliers, ensuring that all purchased products and materials meet our specifications, and negotiating with vendors as needed.

Ultimately, the position holder will work with the central office and coordination office leadership to understand the needs of our organization and ensure we achieve our supply goals in a timely manner.

Key roles and responsibilities 

• The position holder will be responsible for facilitating procurement at Regional Office with close supervision from the central office Procurement Team in Addis Ababa.
• Prepare proposals, request quotes and negotiate purchase terms and conditions
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns
• Inspect and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve shortcomings
• Analyze industry and demand trends and support senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies
• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers
• Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data
• Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options
• Develop plans for purchasing equipment, services, and supplies
• Ensure that the products and supplies are high quality
• Work with team members and procurement committee  to complete duties as needed

Skills and Qualifications 

• 5 years and above work experience of which at least 3 years proven experience as a Procurement Officer or similar roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a similar field of studies.
• Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages and with business application software, purchasing and resource planning systems