RTI Senior Procurement Manager Jobs Ethiopia 2025 – NGO Jobs in Ethiopia

RTI International has announced a new and exciting career opportunity for job seekers in Ethiopia. They are currently hiring for the position of Senior Procurement Manager at Addis Ababa. This role is a great opportunity for candidates.

RTI Senior Procurement Manager Jobs 2025 Details

Position Senior Procurement Manager
Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Organization RTI International
Application Deadline 25th Sep, 2025
Job Type Full Time

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead the preparation and implementation of the annual procurement plan for grant and project related procurement supported with budget and timetables 
  • Collaborate with technical team to ensure procurement plan factors in seasonality of project and partner focus commodities and other project priorities 
  • Oversee all phases of procurement activity while ensuring best value for money and within required lead times for a variety of requirements, including analysis of overall budgetary impact for all types of procurement transactions 
  • Review purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures 
  • Coordinate the clearing and freight forwarding efforts with the RTI Logistics, local authorities/clearing agents, and Home Office Support Team as required 
  • Ensure procurement trackers are complete and accurate; Generate weekly and monthly procurement and logistics reports to the DCOPs and COP 
  • Actively maintain vendor list and strong relationships with key suppliers such as vendors of agricultural inputs (e.g., seeds, fertilizers, tools, machinery and technologies) and services (e.g., transport, training, workshops, surveys) 
  • Establish long-term sourcing plans and other approaches to support strategic sourcing and pre-qualification of vendors who are reliable, meet quality standards, and utilize ethical practices 
  • Effectively negotiate with suppliers on a wide variety of commodities/goods/materials and services for the best overall value of money to the project 
  • Oversee system for supplier performance monitoring to ensure effective and high-quality delivery and proactively resolve any issues 
  • Oversee vendor payment monitoring to ensure on-time payment aligned to verifiable goods and services delivered 

Educational Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of experience, Master’s degree and 10 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics or related field preferred.  
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in a senior or managerial role. 
  • Professional certification such as Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred. 
  • Prior experience with RTI and/or Feed the Future Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture preferred. 

Experience:

  • An understanding of and commitment to RTI’s mission and values; 
  • Proven knowledge of US government and local government procurement policies and regulations; 
  • Prior experience managing procurement of food and agriculture-related goods and services, including international and cross-border logistics preferred; 
  • Excellent knowledge and strong computer skills of Microsoft Office applications; 
  • Strong organizational, reporting and management skills; 
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills; 
  • High level of integrity and ethics. 
  • Solution-oriented and ability to work under pressure with multiple priorities.  
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team; 
  • Strong verbal and written English and Amharic communication skills required, additional local language a plus; 
  • Strong presentation and facilitation skills; 
  • Ability to build effective relationships with all suppliers, peers, and other stakeholders; 
  • Ability to work hands-on, independently, and within team; 
  • Demonstrated success managing and leading teams; 
  • Willingness to travel frequently to the field offices 

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the official RTI career portal.

(Visit the link and search for the job title “Senior Procurement Manager – Addis Ababa” to begin your application.)

Make sure to submit your application before 25th Sep, 2025, as late applications will not be considered.

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