Business & Procurement Assistant

We are seeking a highly resourceful, dynamic, and energetic young professional to join our Addis Ababa branch as a Business & Procurement Assistant. This role demands exceptional Public Relations (PR) capabilities, superb interpersonal skills, and a proactive attitude toward stakeholder engagement.

You will be responsible for building and nurturing long-term relationships with local suppliers, navigating government bureaucracies, and managing tax-related compliance. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated, eager to grow, and excel at field visitations, cold-calling, and maintaining excellent corporate rapport with both private and public sectors.

Key Responsibilities

PR, Active Visitation & Relationship Management: Conduct frequent field visits to local markets, industrial zones, and government offices. Build and maintain solid rapport (客情维护) with suppliers and key industry players to ensure smooth business operations.

Procurement & Supplier Networks: Proactively identify and onboard reliable local suppliers for industrial consumables (steel, hardware, tools, etc.). Negotiate competitive terms and maintain a sustainable vendor ecosystem.

Government Liaison & Compliance: Lead external relations and daily communications with Ethiopian regulatory bodies (e.g., Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration, local sub-city administrations) to expedite licensing and corporate approvals. Taxation & Financial Liaison: Act as the energetic primary interface with the Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority (ERCA) / Ministry of Revenues.

Handle tax-related inquiries, clarify compliance obligations, and resolve outstanding issues through effective bureaucratic diplomacy.

Experience

1–3 years of hands-on experience as a Liaison Officer, PR Specialist, or Procurement Officer in Ethiopia—ideally within the industrial, manufacturing, or import/export sectors.

Core

Competencies

Vibrant PR & Interpersonal

Skills

High energy, outstanding ability to connect with people, handle corporate hospitality, and build professional relationships from scratch.

Drive & Adaptability: Fast learner, highly resilient under pressure, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Local Resources: An active, reliable network of industrial suppliers in Addis Ababa (e.g., Merkato, Kality areas) and familiarity with local government offices.

Flexibility: Eager and physically able to undertake short-term domestic travel/field visits to factory projects outside of Addis Ababa.

Language

Skills

Fluent in English and Amharic (both written and spoken) is strictly required.

Proficiency in Mandarin (Chinese) is highly advantageous and will be a major deciding factor.