Job Title: Procurement Officer
Organisation: Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL) is a state of the art manufacturing facility that seamlessly integrates hi-tech engineering services into the building design. From the exterior view, the 36-acre APDL campus exudes careful planning, the interiors of the facility reveal thoughtful and spot on detailing. The facility is designed with materials and finishes that allow ample natural light thus conserving energy and still maintain high cleanliness standards and minimize maintenance. The entire facility is designed to meet the CGMP requirements.
Job Summary: Responsible for coordinating and assisting with sustainable Procurement initiatives, coordinating procurement, monitoring internal procurement systems, providing procurement advice where applicable and negotiating supply agreement
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Cost control & service delivery
- Liaise with key company employees to determine their product and service needs.
- Nurture relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for the company.
- Identify and research potential new suppliers.
- Identify, agree and deliver annual measurable costs and reductions in schemes from procurement activity to assist the company in meeting its overall objectives and targets through the Balance scorecard.
Inventory management
- Monitor business trends and product availability to pay the best price for company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times.
- Develop and implement strategies for procuring, storing and distributing goods or services and maintain stock levels
Documentation
- Oversee the purchasing team section.
- Coordinate PRs and quotations, and prepare purchase orders.
- Ensure goods are delivered promptly with proper documents.
- Update relevant logbooks for local imports and NDA proformas.
Deputizing
- In the absence of the head of the supply chain, the section will handle the section responsibilities.
Authorities
- Initiate POs for approved materials/services
- Recommend vendors based on price, quality, compliance, and reliability.
- Ensure vendors meet regulatory and internal SOP requirements (e.g., GMP, GDP)
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics, or a related field.
- 4-5 years of progressive experience in Procurement/Supply Chain
Training Requirements
- Good Distribution Practices (GDP) training
- Basic GMP training
- Quality Assurance Basics
Competencies
Technical Knowledge/Skills:
- Strategic sourcing & negotiation skills
- Analytical skills
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Financial Acumen.
Behavioral/Attitude Competencies:
- Relationship management
- Effective communication
- Result oriented
- Teamwork
- Mature & assertive
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and academic credentials to [email protected]
Deadline: 1st May 2025, at 5:00 PM
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