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Purchasing Officer job at Kyosk Digital Services | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Kyosk is a dynamic digital platform transforming access to essential goods and services for informal retailers across Africa, with a mission to empower small businesses by streamlining supply chains and enabling inclusive economic growth. Widely recognized for its tech-driven approach to solving last-mile distribution challenges, Kyosk has built a reputation as a reliable partner for thousands of micro-retailers and manufacturers alike. The company fosters a vibrant, collaborative, and innovation-driven work culture where employees are empowered to create impact, offering flexible job opportunities across technology, logistics, operations, and customer engagement roles.
Founded with a vision to digitize and formalize the informal retail economy, Kyosk has rapidly evolved into a leading player in the digital commerce space, leveraging data and mobile technology to deliver tailored solutions that drive efficiency and profitability for small enterprises. With operations spanning multiple countries and a growing network of retail partners, Kyosk continues to scale its reach while staying grounded in core values such as integrity, innovation, customer-centricity, and inclusivity. The company actively contributes to social development through initiatives focused on financial inclusion, youth employment, and sustainable sourcing. To learn more, visit their official website: https://kyosk.digital.
Are you looking for Procurement jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Purchasing Officer job at Kyosk Digital Services
Full Time
Deadline:
17 Oct 2025
Job Title
Purchasing Officer job at Kyosk Digital Services
Kyosk Digital Services
Job Description
Job Title: Purchasing Officer (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Kyosk Digital Services
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Summary:
Effectively manage the supply chain/buying of goods from the suppliers and timely delivery to the warehouses at the best prices, in the right quantities and in time to maximize Kyosk’s offering to the market.
Professionally cultivate and nurture relationships with suppliers.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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Deadline: 17th October 2025
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How to Apply
Payment management: Prepare LPOs from all warehouses for approval by the Purchasing manager as per product movement. Send LPOs to the relevant suppliers and confirm deliveries; Follow and ensure minimal lead times for deliveries as per the LPOs.
Purchasing: Ensure all the buying targets are met by following up with the warehouses for completion and achievement. Follow up with the accounts to ensure rebate payments are achieved. Negotiate for best trading terms, margins and discounts
Stock Management: Monitor stock levels in the warehouses and advise accordingly. Initiate prior stocking up for high seasons-eg Back to school, Christmas, End months. Add new items on the catalog/inventory; update inventory prices as needed.
Supplier management: Update supplier agreement files and documents. Communicate expiries, damages and obsolete goods to suppliers for solutions; Handle official meetings with vendors. Compare and double check market prices to ensure best deals. Review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and purchasing best practice tools and methods.
Data Management: Analyze data and reports; Keep accurate records of the purchases made in the business. Prepare relevant purchasing reports and meeting minutes; Reconcile purchases with Finance at the end of the month. Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation.
Market Analysis: Continuous monitor market trends, competitor strategies, market suppliers to ensure alignment and know-how of current market and industry trends;
Work seamlessly with other relevant departments for the goal of the company.
Any other duties within the purchasing department as assigned by the Purchasing Manager.
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Relevant Degree in business and/or Supply Chain;
Professional qualification in supply chain is a plus;
Knowledgeable on purchasing functions with a minimum of 2 years experience preferably within retail;
Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial understanding and cost breakdown;
Able to add value, reduce costs and input to business improvements;
A good understanding of the retail market is a plus;
Be able to meet strict and dynamic deadlines;
Skills and competencies
Analytical & Logical Thinker;
Attention to detail;
Drive for Execution;
Commercial Acumen;
Self-motivated
Honesty and integrity.
Tech Savvy
