Procurement Officer

JOB DETAILS: PRIVATE COMPANY WE ARE HIRING: PROCUREMENT OFFICER Drive value.

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Reports To: Head of Supply Chain Location: Kampala, Uganda Systems: Experience with SAP or Business Central Key Responsibilities 1.

Strategically plan and manage sourcing, transportation and customer service for the company.

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Plan, manage and evaluate supply chain operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers.

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Create and implement best practice supply chain principles, policies and processes across the organization to improve operational and financial performance.

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Develop methods and procedures for cost effective delivery of raw/ packaging materials from suppliers to support the company in achieving customer demand and minimizing cost impacts.

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Develop and maintain transportation system to regional customers that ensures business needs are met.

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Manage customer service activities including order entry, customer satisfaction, interface with sales, production, regulatory, and quality ensuring competitive advantage and resolving complaints.

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Ensure Company is in compliance with laws and regulations regarding transportation, including hazardous materials.

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Motivate, organize and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity targets are met.

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Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle (track quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency). Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management 2 to 4 years in warehousing, logistics, supply chain or similar environment