Purchase Officer Jobs – Wagagai Limited

Job
Title:          
 Purchase Officer
Organisation: Wagagai
Limited
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to:
Finance Director
About US:
Wagagai Limited is a
Dutch owned floriculture company located in Entebbe .It propagates premium
plant cuttings for export to international markets. Growing on 36 hectares and
employing 2000+ employees. Wagagai Ltd is seeking a committed, honest and
service oriented Purchase Officer who can lead a team of 4 staff to manage
operations in the purchase section under Finance and Accounts Department.
Job Summary:  The Purchase Officer will be responsible for
procuring goods for company use. He/she sources for the best available quality
for the lowest price, evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and review
product quality, responsible for provision of excellent customer service, with
the ability to give timely and accurate reporting to management.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Source out potential Suppliers.
  • Compare and evaluate suppliers.
  • Negotiate contracts and pricing.
  • Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
  • Review quality of purchased products.
  • Prepare reports on purchases including cost analysis.
  • Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed.
  • Co-ordinate with stores to ensure proper storage.
  • Maintain and Review Purchasing, Shipping, and Receiving Records

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and
    Logistics or Professional qualification -CIPS .
  • Alternatively a Degree in Commerce (or BBA) combined with experience
    in materials management, specifically in purchase/ procurement.
  • Three years of experience in a busy preferably private organization.
  • Computer literacy and excellent ability to use Ms office and Tally
    Accounting programs.
  • Analytical ,problem solving , and report writing skills
  • Capability to establish credibility and partnership of stakeholders
  • High Level of ethics and integrity with good communication skills.
How to Apply:
All candidates
should send their cover letters, updated CVs and copies of academic documents
with referees sent to The Human Resource Manager, P.O Box 24570 Kampala via
Email to: recruitment@wagagai.com
Deadline: 3rd November 2018
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