Supply Chain & Purchasing Manager

CERBA LANCET UGANDA: Bweyogerere – Kampala

Vacancy: Supply Chain & Purchasing Manager

Cerba Lancet Uganda limited is the leading provider of private diagnostic pathology services in Uganda. Incorporated and registered in Uganda since April 2009 and part of Cerba Lancet group of Laboratories in East Africa under Cerba Lancet Kenya based in Nairobi, Kenya, and a member of Cerba Lancet Africa group of Laboratories in Africa with headquarters in South Africa.

Cerba Lancet Uganda Ltd has over 14 laboratories located in different towns in Uganda with two laboratories recommended for continuous ISO 15189 accreditation by SANAS and four by KENAS. This makes Cerba Lancet Uganda the leading pathology diagnostic company in Uganda with five accredited labs.

Location: Office based; Bweyogerere – Kampala Head Office

Direct Report: Country General Manager

General description

The Supply Chain & Purchasing Manager will be responsible for ensuring the department is performing as its best in all Cerba Lancet Uganda Laboratories, while the group procedures are adhered to.

Position Overview:

Supply Chain and Procurement:

Organize and manage the supply, logistics and purchase department.
Manage litigation if any between affiliates, or between affiliates and suppliers.
Plan and coordinate the transport of products or goods (stock management, coherent organization of flows, shipment management etc).
Ensure that regulatory obligations are properly understood and applied.
Implement tools on the logistics, transport, and supply side
Plan and coordinate the transport of products or goods (stock management, coherent organization of flows, shipment management etc)
Assist local teams in day-to-day procurement of all products & services.
Facilitates internal, external and statutory audits.
Ensure and drive compliance within the business
Operational Performance & Project Management
Set up key indicators and dashboards to measure the performance of the actions carried out in supply chain
Monitor performance of supply chain and procurement systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improving the supply chain and procurement organization
Budgeting
Lead large supply chain and procurement projects, including the design and deployment of new supply chain and procurement systems and services
Monitor the deployment of new analysers or analytes, from Request for Information, Tendering Process, Supplier Selection, and Deployment of Analyzer in countries
Propose new projects to generate savings for the group, or increase quality of results
Ensure a smooth deployment of the Ethiopian hub
Human Resource
Conduct and complete the Performance Appraisals for the direct reports.

Ensure time and attendance in strict accordance with the CLA policies.

Assist with the recruitment of direct line reports
Ensure training is conducted for new staff and coach and mentor direct reports
Ensure information is properly general communication is optimal within the company
Competencies Required to do the job

Technical Competencies

Sage knowledge or other ERP knowledge and expertise.
High level of numerical, analytical, conceptual skills and problem-solving skills.
Strong level of managerial and business proficiency.
The ability to work autonomously and hold themselves accountable.
Knowledge of Stores Warehouse and Inventory Management.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Behavioural Competencies
Advance communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet set deadlines.
Conflict management and resolution
Ability to work with diverse cultures.
Qualifications

Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Management or equivalent

3-5 years of experience working in similar role
SAGE ERP systems experience
Solid understanding of warehouse and Inventory Management.
Expert Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) skills.
Fluent oral and written English.
Application details

Interested candidates should submit their applications to hr@lancet.co.ug, no later than the the 19th of May 2025. Only online Applications shall be processed.

Applications must include the following information:

Copy of cv and qualifications, contact details, references, bio data, and expected salary package.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo an Assessment test.

Thank you for expressing interest in Cerba Lancet Uganda. While we value all applications received, only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Rest assured; your information will be retained for future recruitment opportunities within the company.