City: ADDIS ABABA

Direct Purchasing Specialist

17 Mar 2026

Job ID: 105111

Country: Ethiopia

Professional area: Manufacturing Services

Contract type:

Professional level: Experienced

Location:

ADDIS ABABA, ET, 1000

We are JTI, Japan Tobacco International, and we are present in 130 countries. We have spent years innovating, creating new and better products for the consumers to choose from. This is our business. But not only. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe that when they are free to be themselves, and they are given the opportunity to grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen.

That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It is why 80% of employees feel happy working at JTI. And why we’ve been awarded Global Top Employer status, ten years running.

So when you’re ready to choose a career you’ll love, in a company you’ll love, feel free to #JoinTheIdea.

Learn more: jti.com

Objective

We are seeking a proactive and highly organized Direct Purchasing Specialist from within our organization to support efficient sourcing of raw materials, spare parts, CAPEX items, and technical services for factory operations.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full cycle of converting Purchase Requests into Purchase Orders and ensure compliance with intercompany procurement procedures.
Communicate with approved suppliers, gather inland and related costs, calculate Transfer Prices (TP), and coordinate with GBS to maintain accurate pricing.
Analyze order lot sizes, negotiate material readiness timelines, and recommend transport modes based on lead times and logistics costs.
Maintain required data on the Ethiopian Single Window (ESW) system and support FX approval processes.
Prepare shipping instructions, review shipping documents, and ensure timely dispatch and document arrival at local banks.
Share demand forecasts with suppliers and generate regular status updates.
Handle additional tasks and special projects assigned by the Planning Manager.

Requirements

BA Degree in Purchase & Supply Management, Management, Accounting, or related fields.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in foreign purchase.
Experience working with international suppliers or global supply chain teams is highly preferred.
Strong English communication skills (written and verbal).
Confident user of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Knowledge of company safety policies, internal regulations, and collective agreements.
Strong negotiation, coordination, and problem‑solving skills.