Purchaser -Bahir Dar

Job Description

Position:                          Purchaser  

Duty Station:                    Bahir Dar

Duration of Contract:        Up to September 30, 2026

Salary:                              As per the salary scale of the organization

Closing date:                    April 17, 2026

Job Summary

Responsible for compiling purchase requests, proforma collection, making analysis and, handling settlement of payments and delivering items to store.

Principal Responsibilities

Key Result #1 –purchase requests at:

1.     Verifies all requested materials are with specifications, the quantity; the units of measurements are clearly stated clarifying unclear items and recommendation alternatives

2.     Compile the same categories of supplies or equipment

3.     Able to apply organization automated applications used for purchase.

Key Result# 2 Vendor selection and Proforma collection

1.     Identifies and selects potential vendors to procure requisitioned Items

2.     Ensure their reliability and the quality of their products

3.     Collect price quotation from reliable suppliers

4.     Negotiate with suppliers

5.     Keep information accessible by sorting and filling the suppliers address,

Key Result# 3 making analysis and payment request

1.     Prepare offer analysis, purchase order, request the payment and facilitate for approval based on the policy and procedure of the organization

2.     Place order with adequate lead time to ensure on time arrival of supplies

3.     Follow up payment and collect the check for selected winner

4.     Receive the materials as per the order

5.     Deliver purchased materials to the storekeeper and collect receiving notes

 Key Result #4 – Financial Settlement

1.     properly record financial document

2.     settle the payment on time

3.     Handling petty cash for small purchases and loading

Education / Experience

⮚ Degree /Diploma in supplies chain management or a relevant field is preferred.

⮚  At least 4 Years for diploma & 2 years for degree experience in a similar position preferably in an International NGO setting.

⮚ Computer skill is mandatory

⮚ Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Safeguarding Policy

Food for the Hungry is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for all beneficiaries it serves. It is FH’s policy to create and proactively maintain an environment that prevents and deters any actions and omissions that put any beneficiaries, including children and the most vulnerable at risk. All personnel are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with this commitment and obligation. Any violations of this policy could result in termination.