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Job Title:  Procurement Manager

Organisation: aBi Finance Ltd

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

The Agricultural Business Initiative (aBi) was jointly founded by the Governments of Denmark & Uganda in 2010 as a social enterprise that channels development cooperation funding to agribusinesses & agricultural service providers.

In 2021, aBi Finance transitioned from a company limited by guarantee to a company limited by shares in a bid to commercialize its operations and attract new investments. As an impact investor, aBi Finance Ltd provides sustainable financing solutions in Uganda’s financial services sector. Our mission revolves around enabling access to agribusiness and green finance, achieved through three key strategies: offering competitively priced liquidity through lines of credit (LoC), mitigating agribusiness finance risks using the agribusiness guarantee (AG), and bolstering the capabilities of financial services providers through Financial Services Development (FSD) and Business Development Services (SOS).

Job Summary:   The Procurement Manager plays a critical leadership role in shaping and executing the procurement strategy, ensuring that all sourcing decisions align with both the short-term and long-term operational needs of aBi. As a key driver for the procurement function, this role focuses on ensuring that the organization has access to the best quality goods, services, and resources, while maintaining a focus on cost-effectiveness, value optimization, and risk management. The Procurement Manager works closely with senior leadership to ensure that procurement strategies support the broader business strategy and contribute to operational efficiency. This involves balancing the need for competitive pricing, quality assurance, and supplier reliability, while also considering sustainability and ethical sourcing practices in alignment with organizational values

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in  Business  Administration, Procurement or a related field.
• Professional certification e.g. CIPS, CPM, CSCP is an added advantage.

Experience

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in procurement including experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management and contracts negotiations.
• Proven track record  in  overseeing  procurement functions within an organization.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to develop and implement strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Strong skills in negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships and ensuring compliance
• Ability to assess and analyse market trends, supplier capabilities and risks to inform procurement decisions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical skills to address procurement challenges and resolve issues quickly and effectively.

How to Apply:

Please send your applications to vacancy@abi.co.ug indicating the position Title in the email subject line.

Deadline: 7th February 2025 by 5:00 pm.

NB: Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to disqualification. Hardcopy applications will not be accepted. aBi is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified male and female are encouraged to apply.

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