Expediting Clerk

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is the country's leading producer of raw, refined and specialty sugars; employing more than 9000 employees. Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is part of Illovo Sugar Africa Group; a wholly-owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc (ABF).

• Employer: Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Blantyre, Malawi
• Category: Supply Chain
• Closing Date: 2026-10-28

• Expedite orders daily as well as monitoring the correct completion and archiving of purchasing documentation.
• Liaise with vendors/suppliers, buying team and requisitioners to ensure timely delivery of goods/material as well as co-ordinating with the requisitioners.
• Collaborate with contract specialist and vendor maintenance personnel to assess performance of suppliers and vendors as well as identify solutions for ongoing challenges.
• Retain all expedite reports and documentation for reference and auditing in accordance with FCFO.
• Partner with receiving department to identify deliveries that are not OTIF (On-Time, In-Full) for subsequent engagement via the supplier management process
• Liaise with creditors regarding order queries and other related Procure-to-Pay concerns
• Monitor performance of on-site vendors and where necessary escalating to the contract specialist should discrepancies be identified e.g. backlog of outstanding orders
• Ensure compliance to the FCFO is achieved through rigorous engagement with group and internal audit (this includes maintaining relevance to current systems, policies & procedures
• Adhere to Illovo's procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)

• Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
• Strong communication skills with experience in engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Computer literate
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Those with Certificate in Purchase and Supply will have an added advantage
• Working knowledge of Inventory technology systems advantageous
• 1-2 years experience in general stores or procurement

Apply by email: [email protected]
Address: The Human Resource Mill Head, Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc, Private Bag 50, Blantyre.