Hariss International Limited is a leading manufacturer of food and beverage products in Uganda. We are committed to producing high-quality products that meet international standards. Our brands are well-known and trusted by consumers across the region. We are seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced Procurement Officer to join our team.

Job Summary

The Procurement Officer will be responsible for managing the company's procurement activities, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. This role requires a proactive individual with strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and supervising employees and all activities of the purchasing department.
• Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures.
• Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
• Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
•  Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.
• Performs any other task as per  management request.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

• A minimum of a Bachelors in Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a relevant discipline
• CIPS is an additional advantage
• A minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a similar role in a busy environment

Key Requirements: 

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Effective problem-solving ability
• Customer Service skills.
• Reasoning and calculating
• Adapt quickly to unfamiliar situations