Senior Operations Associate – Procurement, Imports & Exports
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
Sun King Uganda
Category: Procurement and Logistics
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 11 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Procurement
• Lead the sourcing, evaluation, and selection of suppliers based on quality, price, service, and reliability.
• Raise and track purchase orders, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and demand forecasts.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with vendors to achieve best value for money.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues relating to quality, delays, or discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and reports for audit and compliance purposes.
• Imports & Exports
• Coordinate international shipments from origin to destination, including freight booking and documentation.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of import/export documentation (e.g., invoices, packing lists, CoO, CoC, etc.).
• Work closely with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and regulatory agencies to facilitate smooth clearance and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, licenses, and trade laws of all relevant jurisdictions.
• Track shipments and proactively resolve any logistics issues, delays, or exceptions.
• Cross-Functional partnership
• Work closely with finance to ensure timely payments and reconciliation of procurement transactions.
• Team up with the inventory, warehouse, and planning teams to align on delivery schedules and inventory targets.
• Coordinate with legal and compliance teams on supplier contracts and import/export compliance requirements.
• Reporting & Optimization
• Maintain up-to-date procurement and logistics KPIs, highlighting cost savings, lead times, and supplier performance.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements in procurement and logistics processes
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation and responding to queries.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and process improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement, import/export logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of international trade laws, INCOTERMS, customs clearance procedures, and shipping documentation.
• Experience with stock reconciliation, inventory tracking systems, and returns management processes.
• Good communication and people skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders across departments and levels.
• What Sun King offers
• Professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry
• An open-minded, collaborative culture with enthusiastic colleagues driven by the challenge of innovation and making a profound impact on people and the planet.
• A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds.
• Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Sun King Center for Leadership
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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