Job Description

OF THE ROLE

As Purchasing Manager, you will lead and manage Operational Purchasing to ensure optimal inventory and availability of Raw Materials (RM), Purchased Finished Goods (PFG), and Direct Packaging Materials (DPM). You will operate in line with Group Purchasing’s regional and global agreements—or delegated local agreements—while adhering to all policies and procedures. Your work ensures the company meets its customer delivery service targets.

 This position is based in Addis Ababa and reports to the Operation Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the local purchasing team to ensure a competent, engaged, and future-ready workforce.

• Drive cross‑functional coordination to plan and order RM, PFG, and packaging materials in line with agreed prices and allocations.

• Continuously follow up on purchase orders and escalate issues when necessary.

• Report on local KPIs for Indirect and Raw Materials to management and support local management meetings as required.

• Evaluate and recommend optimal logistics solutions for all raw materials, considering packaging, transport, regulations, and costs.

• Support Group Purchasing by identifying and managing local suppliers, overseeing IM spending, and securing optimal agreements for designated Indirect Material categories.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What We Look For

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher within a relevant field

• 3 - 6 years of relevant experience in purchasing in a manufacturing company

Competence requirements

• Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives

• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively

• C o-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals

• Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results

• Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully

Additional Requirements

• Leadership experience is essential

• Project Management experience is essential.

• Willing to travel frequently as part of the job requirements.

• Experience with, and good understanding of, ERP and planning processes

• Experience in extracting and analyzing large amounts of data using excel or similar applications

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.

• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies

• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores

• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self

• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Ethiopia Paint Manufacturing PLC

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

08.04.2026

WHO WE ARE

Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.As a 100% subsidiary under Jotun Group, Jotun Ethiopia Paint Manufacturing PLC. was established in 2020. It has since become one of the fastest growing company within MEIA (Middle East India and Africa) Region. By investing in an advanced paint production plant, and building a highly competent and motivated team locally, we aim to strengthen Jotun’s leading position in Ethiopia as well as in East Africa, through our very ambitious market development plans which are focusing on Quality, Profitability, Innovation and Corporate Values.

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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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