About the Role
KEFI Minerals is preparing for construction of the Tulu Kapi project in Western Ethiopia approximately 360km West of Addis Ababa. KEFI plans to construct a 2.0 Mtpa open pit CIL production operation with an expected mine life of 9 - 12 years.
Construction of the project is to begin in 2025.
The role is critical in Providing the required Strategically sourced materials and services to TKGM operations at the desired time, enforces the procurement mechanisms, designates, organizes, delivers, and purchases items.
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the role forms an integral part of the Commercial management Team, tasked to be accountable for rendering Strategic sourcing Services to the operations.
With the Close collaboration and consultation with Commercial Manger, will address all Procurement activities on the Strategic category items and services assigned including, Foreign & Local sourcing, evaluating, appointing, offer negotiation, market surveying, contract managing, follow up demand forecasting, ordering, reordering, setting up ordering points, updating stock levels against demand, vendor management, engagement, development and budgetary control.
Follow up of orders made to foreign suppliers, communicating with suppliers in relation to specification with foreign suppliers, be liaison staff in all aspects of quality assurance, design approval, design change and marketing requests from supplier and departments involved, report status of foreign orders, follow on Bank Forex requests, submitting PI’s, manage status of approvals against applications, keep foreign purchase documentation, follow import delivery status and coordinates with concerned in relation to bank forex approvals on the specific category assigned. Reporting on statuses on agreed frequency is a must with accurate records and data.
Also, the role expects to participate in the daily running and developmental strategy of the business providing expert procurement advice as required on the Strategic sourced items and services.
Finaly, the role Look after the proper procurement process is adhered to strategic category and local purchased materials and services.
Responsibilities
- Analytical ability: Manage procurement of foreign & locally sourced specific Category Materials at minimum Total Cost of Ownership.
- Problem-solving skill: Ability to solve problems and challenges in an organized methodological way while Sourcing, Evaluating, appointing and order follow up till delivery for all strategic sourcing & procurement activities,
- Job Knowledge: Conduct Activities and responsibilities achieved in professional manner, Superior negotiation skills with a proven ability to achieve favorable outcomes and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Supplier Relationship Management Skills: Strong Supplier relationship capabilities, with the ability to build strategic and tactical partnership.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication with language proficiency in English, Afaan Oromo and Amharic at the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) category C1: Proficient User standard and the ability to present complex procurement information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
- Cost Optimization: Always the best cost cutting and optimized operation is run with Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating purchasing cost runs.
- Team Orientation: Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with diverse suppliers and vendors and to build effective business relationships, teamed with solid influencing skills working across several areas of the business.
- Planning Skills Controlling Capability: Highlighted major controlling activities deem needed and implemented.
- Reporting and presentation skills
Required Skills
How to Apply
Interested applicants with the appropriate qualifications and experience should submit their most recent and detailed CV only, via email to apply@lonadd.com, by putting Application for Senior Procurement Expert in the subject box.
Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted