Golden Africa Djibouti SARL
Website:
goldenafricadjibouti.com
Job details:
Location: Djibouti (Relocation Required)
Work Arrangement: On-Site
About Golden Africa
Golden Africa is a leading manufacturing company specializing in the production and distribution of edible oils across Africa and international markets. We are committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement and delivering high-quality products through world-class manufacturing practices. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a motivated Procurement Specialist with a background in Manufacturing or FMCG to join our procurement team in Djibouti.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 2–5 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing engineering materials, spare parts, industrial equipment and production-related items to support manufacturing operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys supplier management, negotiation and ensuring uninterrupted supply to production and maintenance teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and procure engineering materials, industrial equipment, spare parts, MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) items and production consumables.
- Identify, evaluate and develop reliable local and international suppliers.
- Obtain quotations, evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate pricing and recommend cost-effective procurement solutions.
- Prepare and process purchase requisitions, purchase orders and procurement documentation.
- Coordinate closely with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Warehouse and other internal stakeholders to ensure timely procurement.
- Monitor supplier performance with respect to quality, cost and delivery.
- Follow up on purchase orders and resolve supplier-related issues, including delivery delays and quality concerns.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier databases and documentation.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company procurement policies and procedures.
- Identify opportunities for supplier development, cost reduction, and process improvement.
Mandatory Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
- 2–5 years of procurement experience within a Manufacturing or FMCG company.
- Experience purchasing engineering spare parts, industrial equipment, mechanical or electrical components, maintenance materials and production consumables.
- Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management and purchasing best practices.
- Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Willingness to relocate to Djibouti.
Preferred Qualifications
- International procurement and global sourcing.
- ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or similar.
- Vendor development and supplier performance management.
- Import/export procurement activities.
- Procurement within an edible oil, food manufacturing, FMCG, chemical, packaging or industrial manufacturing environment.
Why Join Golden Africa?
- Join a growing international manufacturing organization.
- Gain exposure to international sourcing and supplier management.
- Work alongside experienced professionals in a multicultural environment.
- Excellent opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Be part of a business that supports operational excellence across Africa.
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