About Organisation:

Human Capital Business Solutions is a boutique human resources consultancy that specializes in strategic HR consulting, Talent Acquisition & Management and HR Outsourcing services.

Job Summary: On behalf of our client in the Manufacturing Sector, we are looking for competent and experienced Senior Procurement Officer to be based Kampala. The Senior Procurement Officer is responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating the procurement of raw materials, packaging materials, equipment, and services to support efficient business operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• The role ensures the timely acquisition of quality goods and services at competitive costs through strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and effective inventory coordination.
• 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.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• 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 preferably in the FMCG Sector.
• 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
• Embrace continuous learning mentality
• Work independently or in a team environment.

Candidates who meet the criteria outlined above should submit their applications, resume and academic documents in pdf format with “ HCBSU- SPO–SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER ” as the Email subject via recruitment@hcbsltd.com: recruitment@hcbsltd.com

Note: The deadline for applications is not later than 05:00 pm, Friday 17 th July 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.