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Procurement Officer job at Yalelo (U) Limited | Apply Now
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About the Organisation
YALELO is a leading aquaculture company focused on sustainably producing high-quality fish and providing nutritious, affordable protein to consumers across Africa. With a mission to promote food security and create long-term value in the agricultural and aquaculture sectors, YALELO has earned recognition for its innovative farming practices and commitment to sustainable development. Known for its integrity and customer-first approach, the company fosters a work culture centered on inclusivity, collaboration, and a passion for innovation, offering employees opportunities for personal growth, training, and advancement in a supportive environment.
Founded with the goal of transforming Africa's aquaculture industry, YALELO has evolved into a dynamic force in the market, utilizing cutting-edge technology and sustainable business practices to optimize its production processes and ensure long-term profitability. The company’s business model revolves around the responsible farming of tilapia, and its reach extends across several African countries, contributing to job creation and economic growth. YALELO is guided by core values of sustainability, transparency, and community engagement, and actively contributes to corporate social responsibility through environmental stewardship, community development, and promoting healthy eating. For more information, visit www.yalelo.com.
Yalelo (U) Limited is a tilapia fish farm that was established in Uganda in 2019. The farm is located in Butembe, Buikwe district on the shores of Lake Victoria. Yalelo Uganda is a subsidiary of First Wave Group B.V; a Dutch company with a portfolio of aquaculture related assets in Africa. First Wave Group owns and operates Yalelo Zambia, a pioneer of Aquaculture founded in 2011 that has grown quickly to become the leading fish farm in Zambia and among the largest aquaculture farms in Africa.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Procurement Officer job at Yalelo (U) Limited
Yalelo (U) Limited
Job Description
Job Title: Procurement Officer
Organisation: Yalelo (U) Limited
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Procurement Manager
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Engage in the pre-qualification of suppliers at the beginning of each year and have them registered in the supplier database.
Coordinating with user departments on product/service specifications for their needs to ensure timely delivery of the right supplies or services.
Submitting sourcing for supplies/services, obtaining quotes and proposals and sharing them with the Procurement Manager for Evaluation and approval
Ensuring all the necessary documentation regarding international purchases like tax exemptions and import permits are acquired ahead of time to ensure smooth clearance of goods at all terminals until delivery to our warehouse in coordination with the procurement manager.
Follow up with the clearing agents to ensure to ensure smooth and timely clearance and delivery of shipments.
Ensure adherence to the company procurement policy, rules and procedures, making sure all requisitions and orders are initiated, tracked and closed in the D365 System.
Ensure all Invoices from suppliers are submitted timely and follow up with Finance for payment updates and ensure that payment slips are shared with respective suppliers.
Updating all key stakeholders (user departments) on the status of their pending requisitions.
Ensure that a report is submitted every end of month to the procurement manager detailing purchases per department, status, Category, and supplier.
Prepare all Payment Vouchers needed for cash purchases, and ensure they are approved and submitted to Finance.
Work closely with the procurement Manager to ensure all supplier contracts are negotiated, updated and uploaded on the contract’s tracker.
Other Duties:
Receiving approved requisitions and process appropriate documents procedures for local or oversea purchases/services/contracts.
Checking and classifying precedence of the requisition and process as priority setting of the material needed.
Maintaining appropriate records, file all documentation of the procurement process for accountability and audit purposes (Requisition, RFQ, Quotations, POS, Invoices, Receipt, Delivery Notes, GRNs)
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
A bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supply chain management/Logistics, Business Administration or related discipline.
At least Three years of working experience in a similar role.
Must be adept at problem-solving in a timely manner.
Must possess strong interpersonal skills
Must be able to communicate clearly, both written and orally,
Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities to use time efficiently.
Must be organized, accurate, and able to ensure quality work under tight deadlines.
Able to uphold and respect procurement ethics and to conduct activities with integrity.
A team player who demonstrates integrity, ethics, patience and flexibility
Be able to work in a multicultural environment.
How to Apply
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the Apply Button below
Deadline: 14th January 2025
