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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

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Deadline: 7^th March 2024

NB: Kijani Forestry is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

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