Job Description Location: Djibouti (Relocation Required)
n Work Arrangement: On-Site
n About Golden Africa
n 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.
n Position Overview
n 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.
n Key Responsibilities
n n Source and procure engineering materials, industrial equipment, spare parts, MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) items and production consumables.
n Identify, evaluate and develop reliable local and international suppliers.
n Obtain quotations, evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate pricing and recommend cost-effective procurement solutions.
n Prepare and process purchase requisitions, purchase orders and procurement documentation.
n Coordinate closely with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Warehouse and other internal stakeholders to ensure timely procurement.
n Monitor supplier performance with respect to quality, cost and delivery.
n Follow up on purchase orders and resolve supplier-related issues,



including delivery delays and quality concerns.
n Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier databases and documentation.
n Ensure procurement activities comply with company procurement policies and procedures.
n Identify opportunities for supplier development, cost reduction, and process improvement.
n n Mandatory Requirements
n n Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
n 2–5 years of procurement experience within a Manufacturing or FMCG company.
n Experience purchasing engineering spare parts, industrial equipment, mechanical or electrical components, maintenance materials and production consumables.
n Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management and purchasing best practices.
n Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
n Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
n Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
n Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
n Willingness to relocate to Djibouti.
n n Preferred Qualifications
n n International procurement and global sourcing.
n ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or similar.
n Vendor development and supplier performance management.
n Import/export procurement activities.
n Procurement within an edible oil, food manufacturing, FMCG, chemical, packaging or industrial manufacturing environment.
n n Why Join Golden Africa?
n n Join a growing international manufacturing organization.
n Gain exposure to international sourcing and supplier management.
n Work alongside experienced professionals in a multicultural workplace.
n Excellent opportunities for career growth and professional development.
n Be part of a business that supports operational excellence across Africa.
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📌 Procurement Specialist (Manufacturing/FMCG) (Sabarmati River)
🏢 Golden Africa Djibouti
📍 Sabarmati River