Supply Chain Manager

Job Vacancy: Supply Chain Manager

Company: Yookatale – Uganda’s mobile food market for selling, buying, and advertising food products and services.

Position: Supply Chain Manager
Location: Uganda
Application Deadline: 29th February 2025
Apply via: hr@yookatale.com

Application Guidelines:

• Applicants must specify the vacancy and location they are applying for.
• Applications must clearly state the applicant’s contact address, telephone number, and email address.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Key ResponsibilitiesProcurement Management:

• Ensure all procurement follows company policies and agreed timelines.
• Achieve value for money through competitive and transparent processes.
• Oversee the use of Integra and other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Maintain and update a list of Master Purchase/Service Agreements and Authorized Suppliers.
• Conduct supplier due diligence, contract management, and market surveys.
• Manage international procurement and tender processes.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure procurement processes align with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct compliance checks and audits to avoid violations.
• Address procurement-related compliance concerns and implement corrective actions.

Inventory & Asset Management:

• Implement inventory policies to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Conduct regular stock checks, warehouse audits, and year-end inventory reports.
• Ensure proper asset tracking, maintenance, and timely updates in Integra.
• Oversee asset disposal with required approvals.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain complete and accessible procurement records.
• Generate and analyze Purchase Request Tracking Reports to prevent delays.
• Provide regular updates on procurement trends and policy changes.

Training & Capacity Building:

• Conduct training sessions for operations and program staff on procurement policies.
• Provide orientation for new staff on procurement procedures.
• Identify training needs and recommend skill development programs.

Staff Supervision & Performance Management:

• Set performance objectives for procurement staff and conduct performance reviews.
• Manage staff leave planning and ensure team coverage.
• Approve timesheets, travel requests, and disciplinary actions when necessary.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field (mandatory).
• Master’s degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management or Advanced CIPS qualification (preferred).
• 3+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in ERPs, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong project management, process mapping, and documentation skills.
• Experience in NGO procurement and supply chain business processes (preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to make strategic decisions.
• Ethical conduct and adherence to professional codes of ethics.

Professional Code of Conduct

All Yookatale employees must adhere to the values of Integrity, Service, and Accountability as outlined in the Yookatale Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. The company upholds strict policies on Welfare, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, and Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse.