PROCUREMENT OFFICER | Addis Ababa (Internal)
Support timely procurement of goods and services.
Overview
Support timely procurement of goods and services.
You have:
- Degree in high or high school Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management, Management, Accounting or any related field and two years’ work experience for degree and 3 years for Diploma holders in procurement and Logistics positions.
- Good computer skills (especially Microsoft excel, word and outlook).
- Proficiency in English Language.
- Proficiency in Amharic and English languages.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and appropriate flexibility.
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to successfully manage multiple tasks.
- Must be confident, self-starter, an independent thinker and have strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; team oriented.
- Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps;
Potential interview questions
| How do you ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations? | This question assesses your understanding and adherence to procurement standards. | Discuss your experience with procurement policies and specific examples of compliance. |
| Can you describe a time when you successfully managed multiple procurement tasks? | The interviewer wants to know about your organizational skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle vendor relationships and negotiations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach tracking and analyzing procurement requests? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to evaluate vendors? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you deal with conflicts that arise from procurement decisions? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share an experience where you contributed to cost-saving in procurement? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have in managing inventories and stock? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
mercycorps.org/careers/national
