Job description
ABOUT THE COMPANY
ABOUT US
Hariss International
Made in Uganda, we are a fast-growing food and beverage company with a variety of refreshing, delicious, and ready-to-consume products currently available across East Africa. Our goal is to become marketable across the entire African continent and our manufacturing plant expansions prove our commitment to this.
To you, we strive to become and remain your go-to food and beverages manufacturer.
JOB SUMMARY
Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceB.A. required/Masters preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. Professional certification and membership to a reputable procurement and supplies body is highly desirable.Knowledge of SAP and any other related procurement package.A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the entire process in the planning of commodities procurement and supply chain activities, inventory control, logistics and distribution, customs clearance, ensuring effectively functioning processes to avoid costly delays and lost opportunities.Ensure effective lines of communication to ensure timely delivery of commodities using the most appropriate procurement procedures.Responsible for introducing process improvements in the supply chain and identify new vendors/suppliers without jeopardizing quality and service delivery.Ensure full compliance with the company procurement policies and procedures. Establish and implement a monitoring system that ensures that the prices paid for commodities are in line with local market prices.Develop and manage the rosters of suppliers, elaborate supplier selection, and evaluation, quality and performance measurement mechanismsPrepare monthly, quarterly and annual procurement plans and progress reports as requiredEnsure transparent and competitive procurements are conducted and properly documented as required.Plan, organize and lead the bid solicitation process including drafting and issuing Tenders, developing bid evaluation criteria and guiding clients on processes involved; call for and oversee selection committees to review applications and select vendors. Ensure the integrity of the competitive process, facilitates bidder debriefings where necessary, and exercises appropriate judgment and tact while ensuring to protect confidential information.Prepare service delivery contracts, leases and purchase orders for all acquisition needs.Maintain procurement files including all relevant documentation and vendor tracking system.Maintain all the relevant information concerning the company’s suppliers.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Logistics planning and management, Supply and demand planning, Procurement, Leadership skills
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree
