Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

Q-Sourcing Servtec Group is looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Procurement Manager for one of our clients in Kampala.

Job summary:

The company is desirous of recruiting a Procurement Manager to manage procurement activities of all the organization business branches within Uganda and will be responsible for the supply chain management that includes; participating in generating new orders, sourcing for suitable suppliers, placing new orders, arranging transportation, delivery confirmation, and monitoring proper utilization

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish profitable supplier relationships
• Develop supplier evaluation system
• Perform risk management
• Gathering information, conducting research and analysis to evaluate market trends to reduce procurement costs.
• Collaboration with key staff to clarify on specifications and requirements of the products
• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
• Handling of all import activities
• Regular reporting to management
• Maintaining supplier relationships, meeting with suppliers
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Supporting the process of setting-up the local production / company
• Support in additional administrative tasks occurring during the company set up

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Logistics, supply chain management or business administration.
• 5years experience as a procurement manager preferably in the cosmetics industry.

• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques
• Strong communication skills with all stakeholders (verbal and written)
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 Business Central beneficial
• Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers

• Experience in collecting and analyzing data

 Personal skills / expectations

• Treats people with respect
• Works with integrity and respects ethical aspects
• Follows policies and procedures
• Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time
• Keeps commitments
• Is self-motivated, working with passion