JOB DETAILS:

General Description

The Supply Chain & Purchasing Manager will be responsible for ensuring the department is performing as its best in all Cerba Lancet Uganda Laboratories, while the group procedures are adhered to.

Position Overview:

Supply Chain and Procurement:

• Organize and manage the supply, logistics and purchase department.
• Manage litigation if any between affiliates, or between affiliates and suppliers.
• Plan and coordinate the transport of products or goods (stock management, coherent organization of flows, shipment management etc).
• Ensure that regulatory obligations are properly understood and applied.
• Implement tools on the logistics, transport, and supply side
• Plan and coordinate the transport of products or goods (stock management, coherent organization of flows, shipment management etc)
• Assist local teams in day-to-day procurement of all products & services.
• Facilitates internal, external and statutory audits.
• Ensure and drive compliance within the business

Operational Performance & Project Management

• Set up key indicators and dashboards to measure the performance of the actions carried out in supply chain
• Monitor performance of supply chain and procurement systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improving the supply chain and procurement organization Budgeting
• Lead large supply chain and procurement projects, including the design and deployment of new supply chain and procurement systems and services
• Monitor the deployment of new analysers or analytes, from Request for Information, Tendering Process, Supplier Selection, and Deployment of Analyzer in countries
• Propose new projects to generate savings for the group, or increase quality of results
• Ensure a smooth deployment of the Ethiopian hub

Human Resource

• Conduct and complete the Performance Appraisals for the direct reports.
• Ensure time and attendance in strict accordance with the CLA policies.
• Assist with the recruitment of direct line reports
• Ensure training is conducted for new staff and coach and mentor direct reports
• Ensure information is properly general communication is optimal within the company

Competencies Required to do the job

Technical Competencies

• Sage knowledge or other ERP knowledge and expertise.
• High level of numerical, analytical, conceptual skills and problem-solving skills.
• Strong level of managerial and business proficiency.
• The ability to work autonomously and hold themselves accountable.
• Knowledge of Stores Warehouse and Inventory Management.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Behavioural Competencies

• Advance communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet set deadlines.
• Conflict management and resolution
• Ability to work with diverse cultures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Management or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience working in similar role
• SAGE ERP systems experience
• Solid understanding of warehouse and Inventory Management.
• Expert Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) skills.
• Fluent oral and written English.