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Procurement Assistant job at Mukwano Industries | Apply Now

Are you looking for Procurement jobs in Uganda 2024 today? then you might be interested in Procurement Assistant job at Mukwano Industries

Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

3 Jan 2025

About the Organisation

Mukwano industries Uganda Limited is the leading conglomerate in East and Central Africa and a major player in key business sectors covering manufacturing, agriculture, and logistics supply chain that drives the Ugandan economy. Its origins date back to 1910 when members of the family first set foot in East Africa and established a trading company. The business has grown through the visionary diversification into various areas of manufacturing, agriculture, property development, and logistics, and supply-chain management.

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.

Job Title

Procurement Assistant job at Mukwano Industries

Mukwano Industries

Job Description

Job Title:   Procurement Assistant (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Mukwano Industries Uganda Ltd

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Job Ref. No. MIUL/PA/12/24/KLA

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Send Request for Quotations (RFQs) to suppliers, ensuring competitive and accurate pricing.

  • Facilitate pre-approvals in SharePoint, ensuring compliance with company procedures.

  • Prepare comparison forms for both local and import purchases, helping to determine the best sourcing options.

  • Ensure that all deliveries are made as per purchase orders, managing supplier performance and delivery schedules.

  • Create purchase orders for both local and import items in SAP, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

  • Process inbound deliveries for import purchases and coordinate logistics.

  • Work closely with the finance department to ensure timely payments to suppliers.

  • Follow up with suppliers on the readiness of consignments, ensuring smooth logistics and avoiding delays.

  • Ensure Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs) are processed for all incoming shipments.

  • Track and maintain the status of insurance reports and ensure all necessary insurance documentation is up to date.

  • Monitor and report the cargo status for sea consignments, ensuring timely and accurate updates.

  • Maintain accurate filing systems for custom entries, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.

  • Compile and submit the insurance report for import shipments, ensuring all necessary details are included.

  • Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.

  • 2 years ’experience in procurement


Skills & Professional Attributes Required

  • 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 Apply Button below


Deadline: 3rd January 2025

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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