Manager – Coffee
Fortuna Associates Ltd
Station: Kampala, Uganda
US:
a recruitment agency specializing in support staff and technical recruitment.
We place permanent and contract professionals across a wide range of
disciplines in various sectors. They would like to recruit for their valuable
client in Agri-business and trading.
Procurement Manager will be responsible for Coffee Arabica procurement
activities for the organization. The incumbent will offer technical advice,
assistance and follow-up on coffee procurement, Procedures, and contracts.
- Responsible
for the purchase of high quality coffee, contact suppliers, and review
offers and quotations. - Ensure
fast evacuation of stock from the unit to avoid accumulation of stock
during peak season. - In
charge of planning and accounting for procurement funds to satisfy the
requirement to achieve required volume during both peak and off peak
periods. - Carry
out market intelligence and report on price and other activities by
competitors. - Update
and maintain ledgers for fund/stock on a regular basis and ensure no
discrepancies. - Regularly
review and advise on quality of Coffee and negotiate competitive price
based on the quality. - Mapping/sketching
out new supply channels so as to increase volume & quality of coffee - Perform
any other duties as assigned.
- The
ideal candidate must hold a University Degree in Procurement or Business
Administration or its equivalent in a recognized higher institution of
learning. - At
least five years’ professional experience in financial, administrative and
operational aspects of agro product Procurement with especially coffee
Arabica. - Good
working knowledge of the buying- selling business with excellent
negotiation skills - Should
be an honest & trustworthy person - Good
arithmetic and computer skills - Willingness
to frequently travel/base upcountry
interested candidates should submit their applications, curriculum vitae,
certificates and transcripts giving full details of applicants’ education,
qualifications, work experience, present salary and salary expectation and
naming three referees. Email to [email protected]
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