• Job Title : Senior Sourcing officer
• Reports to: Head of Supply chain
• Department: Supply Chain
• Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Type: Full-time

Job Summary: As a Supply Chain Coordinator(sourcing) overseeing collection sites, partnerships, warehouses, and sourcing teams with a focus on women empowerment, and transportation. This role involves a diverse set of responsibilities, emphasizing leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability and women's empowerment within the context of plastic waste management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collection Site Management: Supervise and optimize the operation of plastic waste collection sites, ensuring efficient processes and timely collection.
• Partnership Development: Establish and nurture partnerships with local businesses, communities and NGOs to enhance plastic waste sourcing efforts and promote collaborative sustainability initiatives.
• Warehouse Management: Oversee the storage and inventory management of collected plastic waste, ensuring proper organization and timely processing.
• Sourcing Team Leadership: Lead and motivate the sourcing team, providing guidance in identifying and engaging with local suppliers, cooperates and waste collection agencies.
• Women Empowerment Initiatives: Implement and support programs aimed at empowering women within the supply chain, promoting inclusivity and creating opportunities for skill development.
• Negotiating contracts, and implementing sustainable practices within the plastic supply chain.
• Monitoring compliance with regulations, tracking key performance indicators, and continuously seeking process improvements are crucial aspects of this role.

Competencies and Skill:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership skills

Qualification Required:

• Bachelor's degree in any social field.
• Proven experience in Supply chain management
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using procurement and inventory management tools.
• Experience: 5-7 years of experience

Languages Required:

• Amharic and English