About This Role
This is a hands-on procurement role embedded in the supply chain of a soft drinks manufacturer, where purchasing decisions directly affect production continuity. The purchaser sits at the center of a fast-moving operation — raw materials and packaging run out quickly in beverage production, so the person in this seat carries real operational weight. It suits someone who is comfortable working across departments rather than in isolation, and who understands that a delayed purchase order can stall an entire production line. ZEBYM Trading operates in the manufacturing supply space, meaning the pace here is likely driven by production schedules rather than project timelines.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The mid-level framing with three to five years of experience signals that this employer wants someone who has already made purchasing mistakes and learned from them — not a trainee, but not a manager either. The emphasis on supplier coordination and cost monitoring suggests they need a person who can hold their own in negotiations while staying organized enough to track multiple orders simultaneously. The cross-departmental nature of the work implies they are looking for someone with strong follow-through, since a purchaser here is essentially the connective tissue between production, warehouse, and finance. Expect them to value practical judgment over credentials — knowing when to push a supplier and when to escalate internally matters more than any certification.
How to Approach This Application
Highlight specific instances where your purchasing decisions prevented a production delay or saved measurable costs — this employer cares about outcomes, not job duties. If you have experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments, lead with that, because the raw material and packaging procurement cycle in soft drinks has its own rhythm that general purchasing experience may not cover. Be prepared to discuss how you handle supplier disagreements or urgent shortages, since these scenarios are almost certainly part of the daily reality here. Given the Legadadi location, mentioning familiarity with suppliers or logistics routes in that industrial corridor could set you apart.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited for someone with manufacturing or FMCG procurement experience who wants a role with direct operational impact rather than corporate distance. Competition is likely moderate — the candidate pool with relevant sector experience in Ethiopia is limited, but the role's location outside central Addis may narrow it further in your favor.
Qualification Requirements for a Purchaser
For a soft drinks manufacturing company in Ethiopia, the following qualifications are recommended when recruiting a Purchaser / Purchasing Officer.
Main Responsibilities
The purchaser will be responsible for:
- Purchasing materials according to approved purchase requests.
- Obtaining and comparing quotations from different suppliers.
- Negotiating prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
- Ensuring the timely availability of raw materials and packaging materials.
- Maintaining supplier records and purchasing documents.
- Coordinating with production, warehouse, maintenance, and finance departments.
- Monitoring purchase costs and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Ensuring that purchased materials meet the required quality standards.
- Following company purchasing policies and approval procedures.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Logistics Management, or Business Administration.
- A diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management may be considered for a junior position.
- Additional professional certification in procurement is an advantage
Work Experience
- Minimum: 3 years of relevant purchasing or procurement experience.
- Experience in a manufacturing company, preferably in the beverage, food, or FMCG industry.
- Experience purchasing raw materials, packaging materials, spare parts, and factory consumables.
- Experience working with local and international suppliers.
Technical Skills
The candidate should have:
- Strong supplier sourcing and evaluation skills.
- Excellent price negotiation and cost-control skills.
- Knowledge of purchasing procedures and inventory management.
- Ability to prepare purchase orders and compare supplier quotations.
- Knowledge of import purchasing procedures and documentation.
- Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Experience using ERP or inventory management software is an advantage.
Personal Competencies
- Honesty and high ethical standards.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail and accountability.
How To Apply
Apply Via email; buzf2020@gmail.com
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