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MTN Group
Senior Analyst - Planning And Reporting
Kampala, Uganda
Closing: May 20, 2022
3 days remainingPublished: May 6, 2022 (11 days ago)
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Pure Grow Africa is looking for its
Procurement Officer, based in Kampala, with several trips upcountry. Your role
will be to source produce (mainly vegetables and fruits categories) at the
quality, quantity and consistency required by the different Business Units of
the company. You will develop and implement a strong procurement strategy and
create excellent relationships with suppliers (farmers, wholesalers, markets
…), driving down costs where possible and negotiating quantities, quality and
delivery dates. You will manage an existing team of 3-5 people and will
contribute to the success of the company by improving the margins.
Skills expected :
·
Agri-products purchasing
background
·
Access to a network of fresh
produce growers, in-depth understanding of the dynamics of the agribusiness
sector
·
Proven procurement skills,
ideas creator
·
Excellent leadership and
management skills
·
Organised, precise and
meticulous
·
Quality and Result oriented
·
Team spirit, willing to take
on challenges, strong involvement, flexibility
·
Driving license mandatory
Responsibilities
Pure Grow Africa is looking for its
Procurement Officer, based in Kampala, with several trips upcountry. Your role
will be to source produce (mainly vegetables and fruits categories) at the
quality, quantity and consistency required by the different Business Units of
the company. You will develop and implement a strong procurement strategy and
create excellent relationships with suppliers (farmers, wholesalers, markets
…), driving down costs where possible and negotiating quantities, quality and
delivery dates. You will manage an existing team of 3-5 people and will
contribute to the success of the company by improving the margins.
Skills expected :
·
Agri-products purchasing
background
·
Access to a network of fresh
produce growers, in-depth understanding of the dynamics of the agribusiness
sector
·
Proven procurement skills,
ideas creator
·
Excellent leadership and
management skills
·
Organised, precise and
meticulous
·
Quality and Result oriented
·
Team spirit, willing to take
on challenges, strong involvement, flexibility
·
Driving license mandatory
Improve procurement (directly from farmers + markets) and logistics, develop
plans to lower costs, ensure quality, volumes and on-time deliveries, carry out
regular local market surveys
Nurture excellent relationships with existing suppliers and select suitable
farmers/groups of farmers around the country, visit the farms personally and
regularly to establish rapport and explore supply options, negotiate and set up
contracts with farmers
Manage supply issues, negotiate improvements and discounts
Lead regular service and quality reviews
Liaise with the operations and customer care team regarding any
customer product complaints
Provide regular reports to Management
Keep accurate accounts, Credit Management
Stay up to date on production seasons and market trends
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