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Procurement Officer

Kampala, Uganda * FULLTIME
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Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited

Procurement and Logistics Total Positions: Location: Kampala, Uganda FULLTIME Salary: Not mentioned Posted 1 year ago
Reporting To: Head of Supply Chain
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Cost Control & Service Delivery • Liaise with key company employees to determine their product and service needs. • Nurture relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for the company. • Identify and research potential new suppliers. • Identify, agree, and deliver annual measurable cost reductions in schemes from procurement activity to assist the company in meeting its overall objectives and targets through the Balanced Scorecard. • Inventory Management • Monitor business trends and product availability to ensure the best price for company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times. • Develop and implement strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing goods or services, and maintaining stock levels. • Documentation • Oversee the purchasing team section. • Coordinate purchase requisitions (PRs) and quotations, and prepare purchase orders. • Ensure goods are delivered promptly with proper documentation. • Update relevant logbooks for local imports and NDA proformas. • Deputizing • In the absence of the Head of Supply Chain, handle the section’s responsibilities. • Authorities • Initiate purchase orders (POs) for approved materials/services. • Recommend vendors based on price, quality, compliance, and reliability. • Ensure vendors meet regulatory and internal Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) requirements (e.g., Good Manufacturing Practices [GMP], Good Distribution Practices [GDP]).
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Technical Knowledge/Skills • Strategic sourcing and negotiation skills. • Analytical skills. • Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle). • Financial acumen. • Behavioral/Attitude Competencies • Relationship management. • Effective communication. • Result-oriented. • Teamwork. • Mature and assertive. • Training Requirements • Good Distribution Practices (GDP) training. • Basic Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training. • Quality Assurance Basics. • Minimum Qualifications/Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics, or a related field. • 4–5 years of progressive experience in Procurement/Supply Chain.
HOW TO APPLY
Application Process Please submit your CV and academic credentials to: Email: apdlug.careers@abacuspharma.com Deadline: May 01, 2025, at 5:00 PM
Deadline: Expired
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