Procurement and IMPEX Associate

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Mozambique

Reporting To: senior procurement associate

Description

What you will be expected to do

• Process purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders in line with approved budgets and procurement policies.
• Identify and assess suppliers based on pricing, quality,  delivery timelines and delivery performance.
• Obtain and compare quotations, negotiate pricing and establish contract terms.
• Track purchase orders and monitor supplier delivery against established timelines.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, transaction data and related documentation.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding, evaluation and performance reviews.
• Execute and record end-to-end procurement transactions in the relevant systems.
• Establish and maintain commercial arrangements with local suppliers.

• Manage end-to-end import and export processes for goods entering or leaving the country.
• Coordinate freight forwarders, shipping lines and clearing agents to achieve timely customs clearance.
• Prepare and verify import/export documentation, including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, permits and customs declarations.
• Ensure compliance with Mozambique’s customs regulations and applicable international trade requirements.
• Track shipments and communicate delivery updates, anticipated delays and clearance status to relevant departments.
• Resolve customs clearance issues, demurrage risks and documentation discrepancies.
• Verify tariff classifications and duty calculations in coordination with customs agents.

• Coordinate with warehouse teams to ensure timely receipt, storage and dispatch of procured goods.
• Provide shipment schedules, stock visibility and delivery timelines for inventory planning.
• Monitor landed costs and verify accurate cost allocation across shipments and procurement transactions.
• Maintain audit-ready records for local procurement and all import/export transactions.
• Coordinate internal and external audits covering procurement and IMPEX activities.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, local trade laws and company procurement policies.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities across procurement, shipping and logistics operations.
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency, strengthen controls and reduce delays.
• Maintain accurate system records covering purchase orders, shipping documents and customs clearances.
• Prepare reports on goods in transit (GIT), supplier performance, shipment status and procurement costs.
• Track key operational indicators and highlight risks affecting costs, delivery timelines or regulatory compliance.

You might be a strong candidate if you have:

• A bachelor’s degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Customs Clearance, Procurement or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in procurement, import/export operations or a related supply chain function.
• Strong knowledge of international shipping, customs procedures and trade compliance.
• Practical experience coordinating with clearing agents, freight forwarders and customs authorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and operational reporting.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamix or similar platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Effective communication, negotiation and supplier management skills.
• High standards of integrity and consistent adherence to regulatory requirements.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in fast-paced, time-critical environments.
• Experience coordinating activities across multiple departments and external partners.
• Portuguese and English proficiency is an advantage.

What Sun King offers:

• Professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry
• An open-minded, collaborative culture made up of enthusiastic colleagues who are driven by the challenge of innovation towards profound impact on people and the planet.
• A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds.
• Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Sun Centre for Leadership.