Job Vacancy: Procurement Associate

Company: BWA Building Materials Trade Partnership

About the Company

BWA Building Material Trade Partnership is a fast-growing company dedicated to delivering high-quality construction finishing materials. We are currently seeking a passionate and detail-oriented for the following position. 

Location: Headquarters / Showroom & Warehouse, Addis Ababa

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

The Procurement Associate supports daily purchasing activities to ensure goods, services, and subcontracts are acquired transparently, cost effectively, and on schedule while strictly adhering to BWA’s procurement guidelines and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Requisition: Review department purchase requisitions for specs and budget approvals, prepare Requests for Quotations (RFQs), evaluate vendor bids, and issue Purchase Orders (POs).
• Vendor Management: Maintain and update an approved vendor database, monitor delivery timelines, conduct local market surveys, and resolve supplier issues.
• Receiving & Coordination: Collaborate with warehouse staff to verify delivered goods against POs and negotiate replacements or fixes for damaged/defective items.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain complete audit ready records (requisitions, price comparisons, POs, GRNs), match supplier invoices with delivery notes for Finance processing, and prepare regular activity reports.

Requirements

• Education: BA Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 4+ years of hands on experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain (experience in building materials or construction is a plus).
• Skills: Strong negotiation skills, knowledge of local suppliers and market dynamics, proficiency in MS Office/Excel, and solid document management abilities.
• Salary & Benefit : Negotiable

Send your CV and cover letter to bwabuildingmaterailstradeps@gmail.com

With the subject "Application - Procurement Associate” Job Requirements BA Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field of study with relevant work experience out of with 4+ years of hands on experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain (experience in building materials or construction is a plus). How to Apply Interested applicants can submit their CV and relevant documents through the provided e-mail