About the Organization
OVID Real Estate is a leading real estate and construction company in Ethiopia, known for delivering high-quality residential, commercial, and industrial projects on time and within budget.
The company emphasizes efficiency, professional growth, and innovation, providing employees with opportunities to develop procurement, supply chain, and project management skills. OVID Real Estate values integrity, teamwork, and diversity, and encourages women and underrepresented groups to apply.
Job Description
The Purchaser / Purchasing Officer is responsible for the rapid execution of day-to-day market buying. This role focuses on sourcing immediate project needs, collecting proforma invoices, and ensuring fast turnaround for “off-the-shelf” materials and services.
The position works closely with the Procurement and Logistics Manager, Procurement Team, and technical engineers to ensure project materials are procured efficiently and delivered on time.
Educational Qualification
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business Administration, or a related field.
Work Experience
- Minimum 2–4 years of progressive experience in supply chain, purchasing, or logistics roles.
- Experience in real estate, construction, or civil engineering project environments is highly desirable.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract management, and bidding practices.
- Experience in workforce planning, reporting, and program evaluation.
- Excellent documentation, analytical, and reporting skills.
- Teamwork, proactiveness, and ability to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and proactive mindset.
Key Responsibilities
- Source construction-related items, tools, and consumables from local markets physically or digitally.
- Obtain at least three price quotations for each purchase to ensure cost-effectiveness.
- Maintain the Daily Purchase Log and ensure proper documentation for audit purposes.
- Manage petty cash or credit accounts with full accuracy and timely reconciliation.
- Execute urgent, short-notice orders to prevent project delays.
- Coordinate with technical engineers to provide samples or documents for approval before purchase.
Job Location
Addis Ababa Head Office, Ethiopia
Employment Type and Salary
- Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience
How to Apply
- Submit a cover letter, updated CV, and clear scanned copies of supporting documents in a single PDF file.
- Clearly indicate the position title in the email subject line: Subject: Purchaser/Purchasing Officer
- Apply via Ethiojobs or email: hr@ovid-realestates.com
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline: February 21, 2026
Professional Growth & Opportunities
This role provides experience in rapid procurement, supply chain operations, and project support in a fast-paced real estate environment. Employees gain exposure to large-scale projects and can develop skills for career advancement within procurement and logistics.