Senior Operations Associate - Procurement, Imports & Exports job at Sun King
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Posted date: 2025-Jul-18
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Senior Operations Associate - Procurement, Imports & Exports 2025-07-17T16:08:56+00:00 Sun King https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_3917/logo/sun%20king.png https://sunking.com/ FULL_TIME Kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Engineering Services Transportation & Logistics 2025-07-25T17:00:00+00:00 Uganda 8 Senior Operations Associate - Procurement, Imports & Exports at Sun King About the role: The Senior Operations Associate - Procurement, Imports & Exports at Sun King will oversee the end-to-end procurement and cross-border logistics operations. This includes supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, purchase order management, import/export documentation, customs clearance, and ensuring compliance with local and international trade regulations. What you would be expected to do Procurement - Lead the sourcing, evaluation, and selection of suppliers based on quality, price, service, and reliability.
- Raise and track purchase orders, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and demand forecasts.
- Negotiate terms and conditions with vendors to achieve best value for money.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues relating to quality, delays, or discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and reports for audit and compliance purposes.
Imports & Exports - Coordinate international shipments from origin to destination, including freight booking and documentation.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of import/export documentation (e.g., invoices, packing lists, CoO, CoC, etc.).
- Work closely with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and regulatory agencies to facilitate smooth clearance and delivery.
- Ensure compliance with customs regulations, licenses, and trade laws of all relevant jurisdictions.
- Track shipments and proactively resolve any logistics issues, delays, or exceptions.
Cross-Functional partnership - Work closely with finance to ensure timely payments and reconciliation of procurement transactions.
- Team up with the inventory, warehouse, and planning teams to align on delivery schedules and inventory targets.
- Coordinate with legal and compliance teams on supplier contracts and import/export compliance requirements.
Reporting & Optimization - Maintain up-to-date procurement and logistics KPIs, highlighting cost savings, lead times, and supplier performance.
- Identify and implement continuous improvements in procurement and logistics processes
- Support internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation and responding to queries.
You might be a strong candidate if you have; - Organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and process improvement.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement, import/export logistics, or supply chain operations.
- Knowledge of international trade laws, INCOTERMS, customs clearance procedures, and shipping documentation.
- Experience with stock reconciliation, inventory tracking systems, and returns management processes.
- Good communication and people skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders across departments and levels.
What Sun King offers Procurement Lead the sourcing, evaluation, and selection of suppliers based on quality, price, service, and reliability. Raise and track purchase orders, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and demand forecasts. Negotiate terms and conditions with vendors to achieve best value for money. Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues relating to quality, delays, or discrepancies. Maintain accurate procurement records and reports for audit and compliance purposes. Imports & Exports Coordinate international shipments from origin to destination, including freight booking and documentation. Ensure timely preparation and submission of import/export documentation (e.g., invoices, packing lists, CoO, CoC, etc.). Work closely with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and regulatory agencies to facilitate smooth clearance and delivery. Ensure compliance with customs regulations, licenses, and trade laws of all relevant jurisdictions. Track shipments and proactively resolve any logistics issues, delays, or exceptions. Cross-Functional partnership Work closely with finance to ensure timely payments and reconciliation of procurement transactions. Team up with the inventory, warehouse, and planning teams to align on delivery schedules and inventory targets. Coordinate with legal and compliance teams on supplier contracts and import/export compliance requirements. Reporting & Optimization Maintain up-to-date procurement and logistics KPIs, highlighting cost savings, lead times, and supplier performance. Identify and implement continuous improvements in procurement and logistics processes Support internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation and responding to queries. Organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and process improvement. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement, import/export logistics, or supply chain operations. Knowledge of international trade laws, INCOTERMS, customs clearance procedures, and shipping documentation. Experience with stock reconciliation, inventory tracking systems, and returns management processes. Good communication and people skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders across departments and levels. What Sun King offers JOB-6879201839ffa Vacancy title:
Senior Operations Associate - Procurement, Imports & Exports Jobs at:
Sun King Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 25 2025 Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: Senior Operations Associate - Procurement, Imports & Exports at Sun King About the role: The Senior Operations Associate - Procurement, Imports & Exports at Sun King will oversee the end-to-end procurement and cross-border logistics operations. This includes supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, purchase order management, import/export documentation, customs clearance, and ensuring compliance with local and international trade regulations. What you would be expected to do Procurement - Lead the sourcing, evaluation, and selection of suppliers based on quality, price, service, and reliability.
- Raise and track purchase orders, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and demand forecasts.
- Negotiate terms and conditions with vendors to achieve best value for money.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues relating to quality, delays, or discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and reports for audit and compliance purposes.
Imports & Exports - Coordinate international shipments from origin to destination, including freight booking and documentation.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of import/export documentation (e.g., invoices, packing lists, CoO, CoC, etc.).
- Work closely with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and regulatory agencies to facilitate smooth clearance and delivery.
- Ensure compliance with customs regulations, licenses, and trade laws of all relevant jurisdictions.
- Track shipments and proactively resolve any logistics issues, delays, or exceptions.
Cross-Functional partnership - Work closely with finance to ensure timely payments and reconciliation of procurement transactions.
- Team up with the inventory, warehouse, and planning teams to align on delivery schedules and inventory targets.
- Coordinate with legal and compliance teams on supplier contracts and import/export compliance requirements.
Reporting & Optimization - Maintain up-to-date procurement and logistics KPIs, highlighting cost savings, lead times, and supplier performance.
- Identify and implement continuous improvements in procurement and logistics processes
- Support internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation and responding to queries.
You might be a strong candidate if you have; - Organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and process improvement.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement, import/export logistics, or supply chain operations.
- Knowledge of international trade laws, INCOTERMS, customs clearance procedures, and shipping documentation.
- Experience with stock reconciliation, inventory tracking systems, and returns management processes.
- Good communication and people skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders across departments and levels.
What Sun King offers Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 36 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure Interested and qualified? Click Here to Apply
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