Procurement & Logistics Assistant (01)

Job Title & Number of Vacancies: Procurement & Logistics Assistant (01)

Reports To: Procurement & Logistics Officer

Duty Station: Soroti

Purpose of the Job:

To ensure the efficient procurement of goods, services, and raw materials for the factory while coordinating logistics operations to guarantee timely delivery and minimize costs.

Job Summary:

The Procurement & Logistics Assistant is responsible for supporting procurement activities, managing supplier relationships, and coordinating the logistics of transporting raw materials, supplies, and finished goods. This role ensures compliance with procurement policies and maintains accurate documentation and records.

Main duties

• Sourcing and selecting suppliers for raw materials, equipment, and services.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, ensuring compliance with the factory’s procurement policies.
• Track and monitor purchase requisitions and deliveries to meet production schedules.
• Maintain and update a database of approved suppliers and service providers.
• Conduct market research to identify cost-effective procurement opportunities
• Arrange and monitor transportation of raw materials to the factory and finished products to clients or storage facilities.
• Coordinate with transport providers to ensure timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Track shipment schedules, resolve delivery issues, and manage delays.
• Maintain accurate records of goods received and dispatched.
• maintaining inventory levels by tracking stock movements and raising purchase orders as needed.
• Collaborate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage and handling of materials.
• Prepare and process other procurement-related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement and logistics.
• Provide administrative support to the Procurement & Logistics Manager as required.
• Communicate with other departments, such as production and finance, to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Professional certification in procurement or logistics is an added advantage.
• At least 2 years of experience in procurement, logistics, or a similar role.
• Experience in the agricultural or food production industry is preferred.

Mode of Application:

Applications accompanied with updated detailed CV, Certified Copies of Academic transcripts and Certificates, Telephone contact, Names and Email addresses of three referees emailed to hr@softe.co.ug  and should be addressed to:

The Human Resource & Administration Officer,

Soroti Fruits Limited,
Plot 1-4, Pineapple Road, Soroti Industrial & Business Park, Arapai,
P. O. Box 154, Soroti.

NOTE: Only online applications will be considered and shortlisted applicants contacted.

Recruitment is on a rolling basis.