ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Fusion Africa Ltd an affiliate company of Graphic Systems (U) Ltd is a promotional business dedicated to help you increase your brand visibility through our great quality products supported by excellent customer service and quick delivery. We are equipped with top of the range sewing, stitching and embroidery machinery that create customized t-shirts, corporate wear, uniforms and also brand on items like pens, mugs, diaries, umbrellas and much more.
Job Title: PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE.
Reports to: PROCUREMENT MANAGER.
Job Location: UGANDA, KAMPALA.
Qualification: BACHELORS DEGREE IN PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY MANAGMENT.
Linguistic skills: FLUENT IN ENGLISH (SPOKEN & WRITTEN).
Experience: 4/5 YEARS IN A BUSY ENVIROMENT PREFARABLE IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR.
Age: ABOVE 30 YEARS.
Remuneration: NEGOTIABLE
Key Skills:
1. Experience & knowledge of procurement processes.
2. Excellent communication and analytical skills.
3. Must possess strong negotiation skills.
4. Ability to work under pressure.
5. Must have strong sourcing skills.
6. Must have working knowledge of accounting software like ERP/SAP.
7. Must be ethical and have a good relationship with suppliers.
8. Must have Contract Management skills.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The primary objective of the employee will be to save cost, improve the quality of goods, increase efficiency and supply the requirements for the business in the most convenient way.
He/she must be a dedicated and goal oriented professional with extensive technical skills and eager to apply his/her experience towards supporting company goals.
The employee will be tasked to execute the following duties;
1. Identify local suppliers for textile & promotional items.
2. Explore new product range for promotional items in the local market.
3. Prepare and submit local purchase orders in ERP.
4. Ensure order confirmation is received from suppliers.
5. Material follow up against pending orders.
6. Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to secure favorable pricing and terms for promotional items and fabric.
7. Researching new products and suppliers for promotional items and fabric in EAC.
8. Negotiating contracts and agreements with vendors to ensure cost effective and timely delivery of promotional items.
9. Analyzing procurement data and trends to identify opportunities for cost saving and process improvements.
10. Sample arrangements/procurement for clients as per approved sample given by marketing team.