Graduate Trainee-Procurement at Hima Cement Ltd
- Company: Hima Cement Ltd
- Location: Uganda
- State: Uganda
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Logistics Jobs in Uganda
Job Description
Implement Procurement strategies in close cooperation with the Procurement Category Managers on a local level. Manage the operational and tactical procurement of local goods and services including the sourcing, negotiating and contracting.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Adhere to all the Health, Safety and Environment policies and rules in the designated working area.
• Research new suppliers for low value spot purchases and present them to the Category Managers for screening.
• Source and compare prices from several suppliers for all low value spot purchases.
• Ensure locally generated savings are reported as required and according to category guidelines.
• Endeavor that the global and local policies and procedures are conveyed to end users in the Procurement of goods and services.
• Create local purchase orders for suppliers, equipment and services within authorized limits.
• Initiate and support the RFQ/P process locally as defined by category strategy.
• Check that goods and services are fit for purpose and meet with the organization’s requirements prior to order placement.
• Negotiate prices and delivery dates.
Required Qualifications skills and attributes. Educational Requirements
• Bachelors of Honors Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or an equivalent from a recognised University.
Postgraduate qualifications in CIPS or its equivalent is an added advantage.
• Knowledge and skills in the Electronic Procurement, and Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP) like SAP is an added advantage.
Profile & Personal Qualities
• Self-driven, results oriented.
• High level of integrity
• Good communication skills across the business
• Able to plan and prioritise
• Experience in managing dead- lines and work load
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Should be innovate and excellent team player with good analytical skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable dealing with people and a good listener
• Reliable, tolerant & determined
• Able to work extended hours when required