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PRODUCTION MATERIALS BUYER Nile Breweries Limited

Nile Breweries Limited, a leading beverage company in Uganda, a subsidiary of SABMiller, and also recognized as the Best Employer - the second largest brewing group in the world seeks to recruit highly motivated, results oriented and dynamic candidate for the post below: -
PRODUCTION MATERIALS BUYER (1)
Key Responsibilities
• Obtaining Production and Quality Assurance materials requirements from QAM and production materials Manager
• Sourcing for these materials from the suppliers on the approved supplier list or where the material is not from a regular supplier, then a minimum of 3 quotes are obtained for comparison.
• On approval purchase order is placed and sent to the supplier.
• Management of inward logistics for both local and imported materials i.e. following up of the delivery as per terms agreed
• Arranging for insurance cover for all imports and lodging Insurance claims from whenever necessary.
• Ensure all requisite documentation (Copy purchase order, invoices, delivery notes, MSDS, packing list clearing invoice etc] are available on delivery to allow for QA inspection, landed costing and CRN making
• Working out the lead time and advising the Materials Manager on the delivery times.
• Arranging in consultation with QA Manager for Supplier Audits '
• In liaison with the Manufacturing Planning and Logistics Manager supporting all Business SD initiatives among the suppliers.
• Distribution of the Ethical code of conduct to all production materials suppliers
• Pro form costing of all Production Materials imports, comparison to budget before order placement.
• Supplier accounts reconciliations and communication with Finance and suppliers.
• Prompt and cost effective delivery of materials as requested by the Materials Manager and/or Users.
• Ensuring expeditious customs clearance for all imported materials.
• Preparations of the periodic purchase plan and agree with the Materials Manager on the lead times and delivery plans.
• Preparation of periodic price variance reports and Justifications.

Job requirement

Minimum Qualifications
• An Honors Bachelors Degree in either Procurement or logistics Management /Business Administration or Bachelors Degree in Commerce (with a bias in Procurement) from a recognized University/Institute.
• Membership to Chartered institutive of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) will be an added advantage.
• Experience of 2 years of purchasing in a busy organization.
• High integrity and attention to detail
• High energy, balanced personality self discipline and drive, conceptualizing and innovative thinking, goal orientation and a strong output bias.
• Proactive mindset, self driven, self starter and with initiative.
• Excellent communicator (verbal and written), with great negotiation skills.
• Go getter attitude
• Computer literacy - Word PowerPoint and Excel is
• an added advantage


Key Attributes
• Highly numerate
• A good Team player

How to apply

The Company will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidates. Candidates that have relevant experience, know that they meet the above criteria and Have what it takes to excel in the above position, should please send their 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 undersigned not later than 13th April 2011.

Note: 1) only shortlisted candidates will he contacted

Human Resources Specialist - Technical Nile Breweries Ltd, P.O Box 762, Jinja/Uganda