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Job Title:
Graduate Trainee-Procurement
Employer:
Hima Cement Ltd
Location:
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Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Graduate Trainee jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Wednesday, 10 January 2024
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Kasese, Uganda
Hima Cement Limited, established in 1994 and headquartered in Kampala, Uganda, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of cement and concrete-based building solutions in East Africa. The company operates two production facilities, one in Hima, Kasese District, and another in Tororo, Eastern Uganda, with a combined annual production capacity of approximately 1.9 million tonnes. In November 2023, the Sarrai Group, a diversified manufacturing conglomerate based in Uganda, acquired a majority stake in Hima Cement, aiming to enhance its market presence and operational efficiency.
Hima Cement is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, offering a wide range of cement products tailored to various construction needs. The company fosters a dynamic work culture that emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence. Hima Cement actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives, focusing on community development, environmental sustainability, and supporting local infrastructure projects. For more information about their products, career opportunities, and corporate initiatives, visit their website at www.himacement.co.
Full-time
Deadline:
10 Jan 2024
Graduate Trainee-Procurement job at Hima Cement
Hima Cement Ltd
Job Description
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Implement Procurement strategies in close cooperation with the Procurement Category Managers on a local level. Manage the operational and tactical procurement of local goods and services including the sourcing, negotiating and contracting.
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Key Duties and Responsibilities
Adhere to all the Health, Safety and Environment policies and rules in the designated working area.
Research new suppliers for low value spot purchases and present them to the Category Managers for screening.
Source and compare prices from several suppliers for all low value spot purchases.
Ensure locally generated savings are reported as required and according to category guidelines.
Endeavor that the global and local policies and procedures are conveyed to end users in the Procurement of goods and services.
Create local purchase orders for suppliers, equipment and services within authorized limits.
Initiate and support the RFQ/P process locally as defined by category strategy.
Check that goods and services are fit for purpose and meet with the organization’s requirements prior to order placement.
Negotiate prices and delivery dates.
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Required Qualifications skills and attributes. Educational Requirements
Bachelors of Honors Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or an equivalent from a recognised University.
Postgraduate qualifications in CIPS or its equivalent is an added advantage.
Knowledge and skills in the Electronic Procurement, and Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP) like SAP is an added advantage.
Profile & Personal Qualities
Self-driven, results oriented.
High level of integrity
Good communication skills across the business
Able to plan and prioritise
Experience in managing dead- lines and work load
Strong stakeholder management skills
Should be innovate and excellent team player with good analytical skills and attention to detail
Comfortable dealing with people and a good listener
Reliable, tolerant & determined
Able to work extended hours when required
Hima Cement will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. Candidates that know that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position, should send their CVs, which should include details of email address (if any), present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address not later than Wednesday, January 10 2024. (Email your application and CV to career.applications.hima@lafarge.com and let’s save the environment).
send your CV , which should include details of email address (if any), present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address not later than Wednesday, January 10 2024. (Email your application and CV to career.applications.hima@lafarge.com and let’s save the environment).
