About Dodai

Dodai Manufacturing PLC is a fast-growing organization launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on August 1, 2023. With a mission to make urban e-mobility accessible to everyone in Africa, Dodai assembles electric two-wheelers locally and plans to expand to major regional cities in Ethiopia by the end of 2026. Join us to be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and change!

Purpose of the Position

The Procurement Team Lead will play a critical role in leading and optimizing Dodai’s procurement function. This role goes beyond transactional purchasing, focusing on developing and executing procurement strategies, managing supplier performance, negotiating high-value contracts, and ensuring alignment with the company’s operational and financial objectives.

The successful candidate will also lead the procurement team, strengthen supplier networks, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure full compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end procurement cycle, from vendor identification and contract negotiation to delivery and performance monitoring.

• Supervise and support junior procurement team members, ensuring clear task allocation, performance management, and continuous development.

• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms, and long-term partnerships.

• Continuously evaluate suppliers for quality, reliability, compliance, and value-for-money.

• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships while promoting supplier diversity and sustainability practices.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams (Finance & Accounting, Battery Systems, Commercial, Customer Experience, Manufacturing & Engineering, and Supply Chain) to anticipate and meet operational needs.

• Ensure strict compliance with Dodai’s procurement policies, ethical standards, and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

• Identify and implement cost-saving and process optimization initiatives across procurement functions.

• Review and approve supplier invoices by matching them with purchase orders and delivery records.

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of weekly and monthly procurement reports.

• Maintain detailed records of purchases, supplier information, logistics data, and pricing for easy access and auditing.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance feedback to team members.

• Perform other tasks as directed by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in procurement or supply chain management, with some team leadership exposure preferred.

• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, logistics coordination, contract management, and supplier performance evaluation.

• Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage high-value contracts.

• Experience working with ERP systems and procurement digital tools.

• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• High level of efficiency, integrity, accountability, and ability to manage teams effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or mobility sectors.

• Experience in using communication and project management tools like Whatsapp, Slack, Trello, Google apps, etc

• Experience in a startup or fast-scaling environment.

How To Apply

Please use this link https://forms.gle/kwAEYjrHqzCPFZpJ6 OR  https://ethiopia.dodai.co/careers/procurement-team-lead/

Job Requirements The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience working with ERP systems and procurement digital tools. How to Apply Apply using the provided link below.