Procurement Officer

A dynamic team is expanding and looking for the right talent. About the CompanyOVID Construction Plc, established in 2013, is a Design and Build (DB) company with G -1 building construction license. It is legally registered and operates in Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Kenya having over 7,000 permanent and temporary employees including highly experienced staff from different areas of specialization. The founder has brought in vast industrial experience and knowledge and values a cost-effective yet efficient approach to construction.OVID Construction has introduced several advanced building technology systems, which makes the company different and unique from other construction companies. Our company is the pioneer in introducing Ready-Mix concrete, Magnesium board/panel technology, Light Gauge Steel, K Span, and Kum Kang building system to Ethiopia and maybe East Africa.This guarantees customer satisfaction and trust by providing high-quality products, high service that is useful, safe, and reliable.  Duties & Responsibilities  Purchase Requisition Processing Receive purchase requests from site engineers or departmentsVerify specifications and quantitiesEnsure request approval before processingSupplier Identification & QuotationIdentify qualified suppliersRequest quotations (RFQ)Collect and compare at least 3 quotationsPrepare bid comparison sheetNegotiation & Purchase Order PreparationNegotiate price, delivery time, and payment termsPrepare Purchase Orders (PO)Ensure proper authorization and signaturesSend PO to selected supplierMaterial ProcurementPurchase construction materials such as:CementReinforcement steelAggregatesElectrical & plumbing materialsEnsure materials meet required specificationsDelivery Follow-UpFollow up on supplier delivery schedulesCoordinate with warehouse/store and site teamEnsure timely delivery to avoid project delayDocumentation & Record KeepingMaintain procurement filesKeep copies of quotations, LPOs, contractsPrepare procurement reportsSupport finance during payment processingCost ControlEnsure competitive pricingMonitor market price changesAvoid emergency purchases that increase costCompliance & EthicsFollow company procurement policyAvoid conflict of interestEnsure transparency and fairnessSupport internal and external audits