Job Title: Procurement Officer
Organisation: Kijani Forestry
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Kijani Forestry envisions planting trees that are indigenous, fast-growing, and could be coppiced to replace old growth forest from being cut down was well received. We were utilizing various, proven techniques and technologies to design a new business model – sustainable charcoal grown in an agroforestry ecosystem.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review company purchases and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with vendors.
- Analyze pricing trends and market conditions to inform procurement decisions.
- Lead sourcing events and negotiate contracts with suppliers.
- Stay updated on industry trends to enhance procurement strategies.
- Support the development of new policies and procedures to drive savings.
- Monitor and evaluate savings against targets.
- Lead research efforts to validate savings projections and improve supplier negotiations.
- Assist in selecting appropriate suppliers, ensuring ethical purchasing standards.
- Maintain contracts with vendors and review inventory as required.
- Monitor delivery times and resolve order discrepancies.
- Collaborate with finance department for timely invoice submission.
- Maintain organized procurement documentation and ensure accuracy.
- Identify and report potential risks in the procurement process.
- Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address contractual issues.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- Two years of related work experience
- Experience in a fast-paced/ startup environment is desired but not essential.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Leadership and team management experience.
We look for people who are-
- Caring: We empathize with and consider the needs of others. We conduct business with compassion.
- Passionate: We are enthusiastically committed to the vision of positively impacting people’s lives through planting trees.
- Innovative: We are willing to take big, bold, calculated risks to address the scale of problem we’re solving. We remain open to consider new and novel solutions.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below
Deadline: 7th March 2024
NB: Kijani Forestry is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
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