Purchasing Officer – Movit Products Limited (MPL)
Organization: Movit Products Limited (MPL)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Purchasing Manager
About US:
Movit Products Limited (MPL) is a leading Quality Cosmetics Manufacturing Company in Africa with operations in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan. Movit Products Limited manufactures healthy beauty hair, skin and nail care products aimed at empowering every person to face life with confidence.
Job Summary: The Purchasing Officer will ensure timely preparation of orders and timely purchases so as to facilitate other activities such as production, sales and marketing.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare Orders in the system to ensure timely order placement and the right quantities;
- Follow up supplier payments to ensure that suppliers are paid on time and all the required documents are availed for payment;
- Analyze supplier delivery patterns to ensure compliance to quality and quantity and timely deliveries;
- Manage business relationship with suppliers to ensure a productive relationship between MOVIT and suppliers;
- Source for quotations and suppliers for the different Movit needs in terms of goods and services so as to settle on the best vendor with the right qualities and at reasonable prices;
- Order follow up to ensure timely release from the system and this is to facilitate carrying out of ll activities within Movit;
- Raise Purchase requisitions for all the departmental requirements towards an efficient and effective running of all activities;
- Artwork Change follow up to ensure timely placement of orders and production on the supplier side; and
- Raise departmental reservations orders and needs as per the requirements.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Movit Products Limited (MPL) Purchasing Officer career vacancy must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement or related field of study from a recognized Institute or University.
- At least three years of relevant work experience in a busy work environment.
- Must possess strong knowledge of procurement regulations with high integrity and ethical standards.
- Must be proficient in SAP with excellent negotiation and communication skills
How to Apply:
All qualified and interested candidates should send their filled MPL Job Application Form, download here, and send it as an attachment to hr@movit.co.ug (Not more than 1MBs). Please quote the name of the job title in the subject line.
Deadline: 18th February 2019
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