Mukwano Industries is one of the great success stories of the Ugandan business world. The company has over the years, grown into one of the leading FMCG conglomerates in East Africa, with interests that include manufacturing, agriculture and property development. Its products, ranging from detergents to cooking oil and soap; from drinking water to household and commercial plastics; can be found in every home across Uganda.
Mukwano Industries is committed to producing safe & quality brands, which deliver on the promise to enrich lives in Africa and make a difference every day.
We are currently looking for vibrant, energetic candidates, to join hands with us, in our exciting growth journey.
PROCUREMENT GRADUATE TRAINEE (01 POSITION), KAMPALA
REPORTING TO THE PROCUREMENT OFFICER, THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL;

Key Result Areas:
Carry out local and import purchases where required, * Generating purchase orders from SAP,* Creating inbound entries in SAP, * Following up with pending supply orders entered in the system to ensure delivery is done, * Filing and maintaining procurement records,* Prepare price comparative sheets and pre-approvals,* Ensure quality management systems and audit is complied to,* Ensuring management information systems pertaining to the job is adhered to, * Coordinate with the finance department on payment on imports related issues,* Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations,* Any other duties assigned by the Procurement Officer / Head – Procurement Job Ref. No. MIUL/PGT

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, * Minimum 1 year’s working experience.

SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED
Should possess 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.