Procurement Associate Job - Greenlight Planet

Job Title: Procurement Associate

Organisation: Greenlight Planet

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Greenlight Planet is a US venture-backed, award winning social enterprise driven by a mission to empower under-electrified communities with access to clean and affordable solar lighting. To date, more than 3 million households in low-income off-grid communities use Greenlight’s Sun King™ line of solar home lighting solutions.

Job Summary: The Procurement Associate will provide Operational Expertise to ensure efficient and effective delivery of procurement services

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Follow and enforce the company’s procurement policies and procedures.
Ensure cost rationalization by carrying out price surveys to determine price trends to help suppliers’ appraisal
Review, compare and analyze products and services to be procured as per company needs
Maintain and update supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
Maintain good supplier relations and negotiating contracts
Research and evaluate prospective suppliers as per business requirements.
Receive supplier invoices and verifying information on Supporting documents (delivery notes and supply requisitions-LPO) in order to establish information accuracy and initiate the purchase-to-pay process (P2P)
Conduct due diligence on prospective suppliers to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
Any other business as assigned by your supervisor within the duty scope

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Supplies Management, or related discipline from a recognized university. A professional certification or membership like CIPS or CILT in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and Supplies Management is an added advantage
At least three years of work experience in procurement and supplies in a multinational organization
Competently proficient in your computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Are knowledgeable and have working experience with a robust ERP
Possess a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism
Demonstrate sound judgment, excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation, and reporting skills
Have good planning and organising ability, self driven and able to work under minimal supervision
Are passionate about working with rural, off-grid consumers and resolving their issues
What we offer (in addition to compensation and statutory benefits);
An opportunity to grow as a professional in a dynamic, fast-growing, high-impact industry
The chance to work in an open-minded, collaborative culture surrounded by enthusiastic people who are driven by the challenge of continuously innovating and growing a smart, sustainable business with a profound impact on the world
A genuinely multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds
Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Greenlight Academy