A Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, or a directly related field is required.
A professional procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS - Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, CPSM - Certified Professional in Supply Management) is required.
10+ years of procurement and supply chain experience, with at least 5 years in a senior, multi-entity leadership role.
Proven track record of restructuring procurement functions, achieving quantifiable savings, and implementing policies.
Demonstrable expertise in the end-to-end procurement of heavy machinery and capital equipment, including international sourcing and import logistics.
Proven experience in successfully managing and winning competitive bids and tender processes.
Hands-on experience in pioneering a digital procurement transformation, including selecting and implementing a new system in a manual environment.
Demonstrable experience in migrating an organization to a credit/PO-based system.
Extensive experience in CAPEX project management and international logistics.
Key Outputs:
An implemented and enforced Group Procurement Policy and governance framework.
Successful and cost-effective procurement of heavy machinery and major CAPEX items, ensuring timely delivery and operational readiness.
Achievement of explicit annual cost savings targets.
Successful migration from a cash-based to a credit and PO-driven procurement environment.
Full implementation and adoption of the Group's ERP/procurement system.
A consolidated and professionally managed Approved Vendor List (AVL).
Closure of audit findings related to procurement & vendor management.
Regular performance dashboards and reporting for senior management.
An implemented and enforced Group Procurement Policy and governance framework.
Successful and cost-effective procurement of heavy machinery and major CAPEX items, ensuring timely delivery and operational readiness.
Achievement of explicit annual cost savings targets.
Successful migration from a cash-based to a credit and PO-driven procurement environment.
Full implementation and adoption of the Group's ERP/procurement system.
A consolidated and professionally managed Approved Vendor List (AVL).
Closure of audit findings related to procurement & vendor management.
Regular performance dashboards and reporting for senior management.
Procurement
Supply Chain Management
Logistics
Leadership
Restructuring
Bidding and Tender Processes
Digital Procurement Transformation
System Implementation
Credit/PO-based Systems
CAPEX Project Management
International Logistics
ERP/Procurement Systems
Vendor Management
Performance Reporting
Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, or a directly related field.
Professional procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS - Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, CPSM - Certified Professional in Supply Management).
10+ years of procurement and supply chain experience, with at least 5 years in a senior, multi-entity leadership role.
Proven track record of restructuring procurement functions, achieving quantifiable savings, and implementing policies.
Demonstrable expertise in the end-to-end procurement of heavy machinery and capital equipment, including international sourcing and import logistics.
Proven experience in successfully managing and winning competitive bids and tender processes.
Hands-on experience in pioneering a digital procurement transformation, including selecting and implementing a new system in a manual environment.
Demonstrable experience in migrating an organization to a credit/PO-based system.
Extensive experience in CAPEX project management and international logistics.
postgraduate degree
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JOB-6937dfc5bffcf
Vacancy title: Group Procurement Manager
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management, Business Operations]
Jobs at: SIMBA Group
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, December 31 2025
Duty Station: Uganda | Kampala | Uganda
Summary Date Posted: Tuesday, December 9 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
A Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, or a directly related field is required.
A professional procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS - Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, CPSM - Certified Professional in Supply Management) is required.
10+ years of procurement and supply chain experience, with at least 5 years in a senior, multi-entity leadership role.
Proven track record of restructuring procurement functions, achieving quantifiable savings, and implementing policies.
Demonstrable expertise in the end-to-end procurement of heavy machinery and capital equipment, including international sourcing and import logistics.
Proven experience in successfully managing and winning competitive bids and tender processes.
Hands-on experience in pioneering a digital procurement transformation, including selecting and implementing a new system in a manual environment.
Demonstrable experience in migrating an organization to a credit/PO-based system.
Extensive experience in CAPEX project management and international logistics.
Key Outputs:
An implemented and enforced Group Procurement Policy and governance framework.
Successful and cost-effective procurement of heavy machinery and major CAPEX items, ensuring timely delivery and operational readiness.
Achievement of explicit annual cost savings targets.
Successful migration from a cash-based to a credit and PO-driven procurement environment.
Full implementation and adoption of the Group's ERP/procurement system.
A consolidated and professionally managed Approved Vendor List (AVL).
Closure of audit findings related to procurement & vendor management.
Regular performance dashboards and reporting for senior management.