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Job Title:   Procurement Assistant, Kampala

Organisation: Mukwano Industries Uganda Limited

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Procurement Officer / Head – Procurement

Job Ref. No. MIUL/PA/02/24

About US:

The Mukwano Group of Companies is the leading manufacturer of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in the Great Lakes region, producing a wide range of market leader brands in soaps, edible cooking oils and fats, detergents, beverages, personal care products and plastics.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out local and import purchases where required.
• Generating purchase orders from SAP.
• Creating inbound entries in SAP.
• Following up with pending supply orders entered in the system to ensure delivery is done.
• Filing and maintaining procurement records.
• Prepare price comparative sheets and pre-approvals.
• Ensure quality management systems and audit is compiled to.
• Ensuring management information systems pertaining to the job is adhered to.
• Coordinate with finance department on payment on imports related issues.
• Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Procurement Officer / Head – Procurement.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
• Two years of experience in procurement
• Sourcing knowledge of spares / Consumables through local and import sources.
• Technical knowledge of all maintenance equipment, operation and maintenance, transport vehicles.
• Knowledge about import procedures, Documentation, Statutory Obligations like SGS inspection.
• Knowledge in shipment mode like Sea, Air and its procedures.
• Good knowledge of Customs regulations and procedures.
• Strong understanding of commodity market conditions.​
• Experience in commodity purchasing.​
• Strong analytical and excellent communication skills.​
• Work well under pressure and able to work independently.
• Good writing, documentation and coordination skills.
• Demonstrate collaboration, negotiation and influencing skills.​
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.​
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

How to Apply:

All candidate should apply online at the link below

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Deadline: 5th March 2024.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with after the closing date. Any form of canvassing is strictly prohibited.  All successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package and benefits.

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