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Assistant Supply Chain Manager
DistrictKampalaCityNot specifiedContractType not specifiedPosted2026-09-22Close date2026-09-30ExperienceNot specifiedSourceUgandan Jobline
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Microhaem Scientifics is hiring an Assistant Supply Chain Manager in Kampala to support procurement and supply chain operations, manage a team, and oversee categories such as marketing services, fleet, tools and equipment, and utilities. The role focuses on vendor evaluation, cost savings, on-time delivery, and staff training. The vacancy closes on 30 September 2026.
- Role based in Kampala, Uganda
- Deadline: 30 September 2026
- Focus on procurement, vendor management, and cost savings
- Requires team leadership and ERP/Excel skills
- Employer is a medical supplies and diagnostics manufacturer
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Microhaem Scientifics
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Job Title:
Assistant Supply Chain Manager
Organisation:
Microhaem Scientifics
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Established in 2012, Microhaem Scientifics is the first indigenous IVD test Kits manufacturer in the Great Lakes Region of Africa and one of the leading medical supplies company strategically located in Kampala, Uganda. The company’s manufacturing portfolio includes Point of Care tests, Molecular Diagnostics tests and Research and development in the neglected tropical diseases.
Job
Summary
- Assist management to fulfill entire procurement and supply chain responsibilities. Responsible to manage a team of procurement and supply chain staff, looking after procurement categories; Marketing services, Fleet services, Tools & Equipment and Utilities.
- Key Duties and
Responsibilities
- Monitoring the work delegated to the team. Guide them to avoid delays in work. Solve Problems during operational activities. Focus on time management.
- Monitor purchase requisition delegated to team to complete within SLA.
- Solve problems the team faces in their roles.
- Train the team on pre-requisite tools like ERP, Excel, reporting, presentations, etc.
- Review work being submitted by team for management’s approval to correct mistakes, increase accuracy and improve work quality.
- Responsible for procurement of goods and services related to assigned procurement categories to team.
- Evaluate vendors’ quotations to ensure that they are in line with the technical and commercial specifications required for the project.
- Advise internal and external stakeholders on issues regarding purchasing Terms & Conditions.
- Ensure on time delivery of all issued purchase orders by team.
- Deliver cost efficiency & savings through effective negotiation & market opportunities in assigned domain.
- Negotiate with vendors to reduce cost and get maximum
Benefits
- for organization.
- Existing vendors rationalization based on their evaluation.
- Seek new vendors through market intelligence/ visits to bring efficiency & effectiveness.
- Regularly review supplier performance vis-a’-vis their prices & delivery performance.
- Meet end users to understand their requirements, suggest improvements and update upon on-hand jobs related to them.
- Guide end users in ERP related procurement activities like PR creation, approval hierarchies’ knowledge, new item/ service creation, price change of service items and make service notes to close the PO, etc.
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Conduct Internal and External Audit
- Provide documentary proofs in audit and provide management response in case of findings.
- Risk assessment
- Attend audit meetings
- Standard Operating Procedure Review
- Development and revisions of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in response to audit findings, for improvement of the documentation and efficient procedures.
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Experience
Deadline: 30th September 2026
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management. Master’s degree in the same field is preferred.
- Previous
- (10+ years) at the level of a Deputy Supply Chain Manager in pharmaceutical or related industry.
- in warehousing, stores management, international logistics systems and local procurement laws are highly desirable.
- Demonstrated
- in Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical regulations and guidelines, such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines.
- Internal Audit Training/Certification will be an added advantage.
- Technical Skills
- Excellent procurement & vendor management skills
- MS Excel Skills
- ERP Skills
- Management Skills
- Team Management
- Communication Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Key Attributes
- Responsiveness
- Responsible
- Market Knowledge
- Problem Solving
- Good Computer Skills
- How to Apply:
- Address To:
- The Human Resource Director,
- Microhaem Scientifics Limited,
- Plot 16 A-C Martyrs Way, Ntinda,
- P.O Box 73496, Kampala, Uganda.
- Email To:
- Apply by Email
- Email Subject Line: Application for Research & Development Director
- File Format: Single combined PDF file only. Physical/hardcopy applications will not be accepted.
- NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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- in Months: 120
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Education
- bachelor degree
- Work Hours: 8
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