Buyer Jobs –  Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda Limited (CCBU)

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Job Title:   Buyer

Organisation: Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda Limited (CCBU)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager; Content & Operations

 

About US:

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is the largest African Coca-Cola Bottler, accounting for 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes on the continent. In Uganda, CCBA is represented by Century Bottling Company Limited and Rwenzori Bottling Company Limited.

 

Job Summary: We are currently seeking to recruit a Buyer based in Kampala. As a Buyer you will report directly to the Manager; Content & Operations. The Buyer is the main point of contact for the internal customer and manages local purchasing requests in collaboration with the sourcing and category management organization and guarantees efficient contract implementation and acceptance on site, related to one or several sites. Also manages and closes out related procurement queries.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Act as the single point of contact for the Procurement function at a site
  • Manage local purchase requisitions according to defined strategies and Governance & Control
  • Drive execution of local, low value purchase requisitions
  • Close/change/modify Purchase Orders related to spot buys
  • Coordinate local contract implementation tasks with HQ CCBA Procurement Teams and Country Category Managers and internal stakeholders.
  • Support strategic sourcing initiatives





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Minimum requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in related field of Procurement/Supply Chain /Finance /Engineering.
  • Added advantage: CIPS certification.
  • Minimum requirement: 3+ years of procurement experience in operational procurement roles within a FMCG environment
  • Experience in import logistics, and good understanding of ports and customs operations.
  • Recognised qualification in procurement would be considered an asset. In depth knowledge of procurement, preferably working in an international environment will be a benefit.

 

Competencies

  • Compliance, Governance and Ethics.
  • Stakeholder relationship management.
  • Customer Service orientated.
  • Networking, Influencing, Negotiating and Communication Skills.
  • Operational and Process excellence.
  • Active engagement.

 

NB: Persons with disability are encouraged to apply

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

 

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Deadline: 14th June 2024

 

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Date Posted 2024-05-30T13:13
Valid Through 2024-06-15T00:00
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda Limited (CCBU)
Job Location Kampala, Kampala, Kampala , 0256, Uganda

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