About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

Our Uganda program, founded in 2014, provides more than 34,000 farmers with quality farm supplies as well as fruit trees like avocados. Our team in Uganda is headquartered in Jinja, close to the districts we serve, and supported by a small presence in Kampala. One Acre Fund works in the eastern region of Uganda, primarily in the districts of Iganga, Jinja, Kamuli, and Buikwe

About the Role

Coordinate and support the execution of local purchasing functions of operational goods and services from suppliers for One Acre Fund farmers and program teams.

Responsibilities

Market Research

• Conduct market research to source operational goods and services at the best value for money.
• Upload supplier details into the organization's supplier database.
• Maintain long-term business relationships with the organization’s suppliers as well as identify and build new supplier relationships for new or existing products.

Purchase

• Execute requests for quotations, supplier selection, and purchases for the Uganda program.
• Negotiate for the best prices and payment terms for all purchased goods and services to ensure cost savings for the organization.
• Follow-up with the Finance team to make sure suppliers are paid on time.
• Build strong relationships with requesting departments.
• Support the Purchasing team on supplier and category management activities.

Deliveries and client communication

• Ensure reception of goods or delivery of services are done on time to meet set delivery timelines.
• Establish and maintain a robust process of procurement supporting documents file management and record keeping system to facilitate donor requirements
• Collect all purchases’ supporting documents from suppliers and share with SAP Data Administrator in a timely manner.
• Improve customer satisfaction through the use of proactive communications – constantly keep clients updated on their requests status.

Systems and processes

• Provide support on various procurement project executionS.
• Work with client departments to elaborate procurement plans for their various projects.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through upstream supplier relationships.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• 1+ years of work experience in a related field.
• Experience or education in procurement/supply chain/logistics or any related field
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• A higher diploma is required; a bachelor's degree preferred
• Language: English is required; the local language is an asset.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Mubende, Uganda

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Contract Duration

1 Year

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Uganda.

• Conduct market research to source operational goods and services at the best value for money.
• Upload supplier details into the organization's supplier database.
• Maintain long-term business relationships with the organization’s suppliers as well as identify and build new supplier relationships for new or existing products.
• Execute requests for quotations, supplier selection, and purchases for the Uganda program.
• Negotiate for the best prices and payment terms for all purchased goods and services to ensure cost savings for the organization.
• Follow-up with the Finance team to make sure suppliers are paid on time.
• Build strong relationships with requesting departments.
• Support the Purchasing team on supplier and category management activities.
• Ensure reception of goods or delivery of services are done on time to meet set delivery timelines.
• Establish and maintain a robust process of procurement supporting documents file management and record keeping system to facilitate donor requirements
• Collect all purchases’ supporting documents from suppliers and share with SAP Data Administrator in a timely manner.
• Improve customer satisfaction through the use of proactive communications – constantly keep clients updated on their requests status.
• Provide support on various procurement project executionS.
• Work with client departments to elaborate procurement plans for their various projects.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through upstream supplier relationships.

• Attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills

• 1+ years of work experience in a related field.
• Experience or education in procurement/supply chain/logistics or any related field
• A higher diploma is required; a bachelor's degree preferred
• English is required; the local language is an asset.