Senior Procurement Officer

Human Capital Business Solutions Ltd is a Boutique HR Advisory Firm that specializes in strategic HR Consulting, Talent Acquisition & Development, Risk Management and Business Process Outsourced Services with our Headquarters based in Uganda and Country Office in Tanzania.

On behalf of our client in the Manufacturing Sector, we are looking for competent and experienced Senior Procurement Officer to be based Kampala

Reports To: Procurement Manager

Duty Station: Kampala.

Job Summary: The Senior Procurement Officer is responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating the procurement of raw materials, packaging materials, equipment, and services to support efficient business operations. The role ensures the timely acquisition of quality goods and services at competitive costs through strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and effective inventory coordination.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing and supervising employees and all activities of the purchasing department.
• Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures.
• Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
• Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
• Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.
• Performs any other task as per management request.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• A minimum of a Bachelors in Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a relevant discipline
• CIPS is an additional advantage
• A minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a similar role in a busy environment preferably in the FMCG Sector.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Effective problem-solving ability
• Customer Service skills.
• Reasoning and calculating
• Adapt quickly to unfamiliar situations
• Embrace continuous learning mentality
• Work independently or in a team environment.

HOW TO APPLY

• Candidates who meet the criteria outlined above should submit their applications, resume and academic documents in pdf format with “HCBSU-SPO–SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER” as the Email subject via recruitment@hcbsltd.com

Note:

• The deadline for applications is not later than 05:00 pm, Friday 17^th July 2026.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.