Foreign Purchase & Procurement Officer — Import and Local Procurement

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GUGU PLC — VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Position: Foreign Purchase & Procurement Officer Department: Procurement & Supply Chain Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Employment Type: Full-time Number Required: 1 Location: Megenagna Lamberet, Addis Ababa Application Deadline: (10 Days) About GUGU PLC GUGU PLC is a nationwide importer, distributor, and installation service provider of solar energy products in Ethiopia. We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage international sourcing, end-to-end import operations, and local procurement. Job Purpose To ensure the timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement of solar products and operational supplies through effective supplier management, international purchasing, import documentation, shipment coordination, customs clearance, and local sourcing. Key Responsibilities Identify and evaluate international manufacturers, suppliers, and authorized distributors of solar products. Following all foreign purchasing procedures like opening LC, operating single window, organize shipping documents, communicating with transiters, customs clearing, bank…. Until the goods arrived at store. Obtain quotations, negotiate prices and payment terms, and recommend competitive sourcing options. Coordinate purchasing plans based on sales forecasts, stock levels, project requirements, and approved budgets. Manage end-to-end import processes, including purchase orders, pro forma invoices, shipping documents, commercial invoices, packing lists, and other required documentation. Coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping companies, banks, customs clearing agents, and relevant authorities. Follow up on foreign currency arrangements, international payments, shipment schedules, customs clearance, and inland transportation. Verify applicable import permits, product conformity requirements, customs classifications, duties, taxes, and regulatory requirements. Calculate landed costs, including purchase prices, freight, insurance, customs charges, and related expenses. Manage local procurement of installation materials, tools, office supplies, transport services, and other approved requirements. Verify delivered quantities, product specifications, and quality against purchase orders. Maintain procurement records, supplier databases, shipment trackers, and audit-ready documentation. Identify supply chain risks and recommend measures to minimize delays, costs, and stock shortages.