Raw Material Purchaser

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Adama, Ethiopia
Jotun

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As a Raw Material Purchaser you will execute and support operational purchasing tasks as delegated in line with Group Purchasing policies, principles, guidelines, and procedures for Raw Material, Purchased Finished Goods and Direct Packaging Materials. This role is based in Adama and reports to the Supply Chain Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in local purchasing tasks

• Align with internal stakeholders as relevant

• Assist in evaluating optimal logistics solutions to support a cost-effective flow of goods to and from the site.

• Assist in updating local parameters in Matrix as instructed

• Support supplier invoice control in line with company guidelines.

• Assist and support in tasks related to customs procedures and regulations

• Follow up and report on agreed KPIs

• Manage defined Indirect Material categories on delegation

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What We Look For

Qualification & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in any field of study

• 2 – 4 years of relevant experience in purchasing in a manufacturing company. 

Competence requirements

• Networking: builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives

• Systematic Approach: uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively

• Constructive Teamwork: co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals

• Analysis & Judgment: quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments

• Initiative & Responsibility: acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results

• Influence: makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.

• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies

• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores

• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self

• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Ethiopia Paint Manufacturing PLC

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

30.07.2024

WHO WE ARE

Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

As a 100% subsidiary under Jotun Group, Jotun Ethiopia Paint Manufacturing PLC. was established in 2020. It has since become one of the fastest growing company within MEIA (Middle East India and Africa) Region. By investing in an advanced paint production plant, and building a highly competent and motivated team locally, we aim to strengthen Jotun’s leading position in Ethiopia as well as in East Africa, through our very ambitious market development plans which are focusing on Quality, Profitability, Innovation and Corporate Values.

Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.

Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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