Purchaser – Jotun Ethiopia

Engineering, Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain, Management

Jotun Ethiopia

The Jotun Group is a matrix organization divided into seven regions responsible for the sale of Decorative Paints and Performance Coatings (Marine, Protective and Powder Coatings). The company has 39 production facilities in 23 countries, 65 companies in 47 countries, and is represented in over 100 countries around the world.
Jotun makes its mark on your surroundings, from steel bridges to beautiful walls. This is done by our 10 000 employees. Do you want to join us and make your mark?
Jotun is one of the world's leading manufacturers of decorative paints, marine, protective, and powder coatings. The Group has 65 companies and 39 production facilities around the world, and 10 007 employees. Jotun is represented in more than 100 countries through its own subsidiaries, joint ventures, agents, branch offices, and distributors. The Jotun Group's sales in 2019 were NOK 19.6 billion. The Jotun Group is organized into four segments and seven geographical regions and has its head office in Sandefjord, Norway.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Execute and support operational purchasing tasks as delegated in line with Group Purchasing (GP) policies, principles, guidelines and procedures for Raw Material (RM), Purchased Finished Goods (PFG) and Direct Packaging Material (PK) in close cooperation with local stakeholders and GP, enabling the company to achieve the desired delivery service to the customers.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate assess and onboard local suppliers.

• Align with cross-functional team for the purchase of the relevant items

• Negotiate for better price and delivery terms

• Compare technical requirements systematically

• Implement and maintain purchasing procedures in the ERP software

• Maintain the safety stock of the relevant items

• Supplier invoice control in line with company guidelines.

• Agree contract terms with the suppliers

• Follow up and report on agreed KPI’s

• Follow the authority matrix for approval process.

• Issue purchase orders to suppliers in line with company guidelines.

• Storing the records for audit purpose

Qualification:  

• Business Management, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

What We Look For

• Analytical and problem-solving mind

• Go-getter in attitude 

• 1-3 years of work experience in the relevant field

• Work nature: at least 5-10 days per month travel within Addis Ababa or Adama.

• Education: Business Management, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

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

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