Procurement and IMPEX Associate

Location: Nampula, Mozambique

About the role:

The Procurement & IMPEX Officer manages end-to-end procurement, import and export operations for goods, services and works. The position focuses on cost-effective sourcing, timely purchasing, regulatory compliance and efficient cross-border movement of goods.

Working with suppliers, freight forwarders, clearing agents, customs authorities, warehouses and internal departments, the role maintains supply continuity, controls costs and ensures compliance with Mozambique’s customs regulations, trade requirements and company policies.

What you will be expected to do

1. Procurement Management

• 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.

2. Import and Export (IMPEX) Operations

• 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.

3. Logistics Coordination and Compliance

• 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.

4. Reporting and Administration

• 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.

We place great importance on sustaining a diverse, inclusive work environment.

We believe that innovation and understanding comes from diversity on every spectrum. We work to make sure every Sun King team member knows that they belong, knowing that sustaining an inclusive workplace requires conscious effort and is a continuous journey, not an end-state.

Sun King recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes people based on their experience, skills, effort, and results. We explicitly prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, religion, caste, national origin, colour, gender, marital status, family structure, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status, or disability.