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Procurement Apprentice
full-timeKampala

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Location

Kampala

Type

full-time

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About this role

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

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Job Summary

Participate in a Learnership programme in order to maximise individual and organisational development, through the execution of predefined internship objectives in the procurement function

Job Description

Deliver improved Customer Experience Framework

  • Achieve 90% of the Procurement SLA

  • Ensure weekly, SGC deal report requirement are submitted on time when required

  • Process and issue RFPs/RFQs within 3 working days from the receipt date

  • Ensure that assigned catalogue items contracted and catalogues uploaded in SAP

  • Engage LPO vendors for timely delivery

  • Handle and resolve all Customer help desk inquires daily

Revenue growth and cost savings                                          

  • 5% of savings against CAPEX and OPEX

  • Drive 100%  utilization of the Coupa and Owari Systems

Drive an efficient Operating model with cost savings

  • Support with Supplier Prequalification of vendor exercise 

  • Prepare RFPs, send out invitations and carry out evaluations for contracted services

  • Update the procurement   fulfilment tracker with daily requests from the users or Business areas.

  • Share biweekly Procurement & Fulfilment Tracker with Requestors

Drive personal development goals and employee experience

  • Achieve 99% 4DX weekly commitment(s)

  • Quarterly performance management discussion with Line Manager

  • Attend all the induction trainings and any procurement related online meetings

  • 80% enrollment & use of Procurement Academy

  • 100% completion of mandatory trainings before due date

Role Specification.

  • Must have graduated with a Bachelor's Degree not more than 2 years from the date of application (ATTACH GRADUATION CERTIFICATE )

  • Must Possess a Transcript with a minimum CGPA of 3.6 (Second Class Upper Division)(ATTACH GRADUATION TRANSCRIPT)

  • Must have at least 2 Principle Passes at ‘A’ Level (ATTACH 'A' LEVEL CERTIFICATE/ PASS SLIP)

  • Must have a minimum of a Credit in Mathematics and English at ‘O’ Level (ATTACH 'O'LEVEL CERTIFICATE/ PASS SLIP

Education

Higher Certificates and Advanced National (Vocational) Certificates: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

Other facts

Tech stack
Procurement SLA Achievement,SGC Deal Reporting,RFP/RFQ Processing,Catalogue Management,Vendor Engagement,Help Desk Resolution,Cost Savings Achievement,Coupa Utilization,Owari System Utilization,Supplier Prequalification,Procurement Tracker Updates,Personal Development,4DX Commitment,Performance Management,Induction Training Attendance,Procurement Academy Use

About Absa Group

Absa Group Limited (Absa) has forged a new way of getting things done, driven by bravery and passion, with the readiness to realise growth on the African continent and beyond.

We’re a truly African brand, inspired by the people we serve in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. We also have representative offices in China, Namibia, Nigeria and the United States, as well as securities entities in the United Kingdom and the United States, along with technology support colleagues in the Czech Republic.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Financial Services
Founding Year: 2018

What you'll do

  • The apprentice will participate in a Learnership programme focused on maximizing individual and organizational development within the procurement function by executing predefined objectives. Key duties include ensuring procurement SLAs are met, processing RFPs/RFQs promptly, managing catalogue items, engaging vendors, and resolving customer help desk inquiries daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Procurement Apprentice do at Absa Group?

As a Procurement Apprentice at Absa Group, you will: the apprentice will participate in a Learnership programme focused on maximizing individual and organizational development within the procurement function by executing predefined objectives. Key duties include ensuring procurement SLAs are met, processing RFPs/RFQs promptly, managing catalogue items, engaging vendors, and resolving customer help desk inquiries daily..

Why join Absa Group as a Procurement Apprentice?

Absa Group is a leading Financial Services company.

Is the Procurement Apprentice position at Absa Group remote?

The Procurement Apprentice position at Absa Group is based in Kampala, Central Region, Uganda. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Procurement Apprentice position at Absa Group?

You can apply for the Procurement Apprentice position at Absa Group directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Absa Group on their website.