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The position focuses on cost-effective sourcing, timely purchasing, regulatory compliance and efficient cross-border movement of goods.\nWorking 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.\nWhat you will be expected to do\n1. Procurement Management\nProcess purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders in line with approved budgets and procurement policies.\nIdentify and assess suppliers based on pricing, quality, delivery timelines and delivery performance.\nObtain and compare quotations, negotiate pricing and establish contract terms.\nTrack purchase orders and monitor supplier delivery against established timelines.\nMaintain accurate procurement records, transaction data and related documentation.\nCoordinate supplier onboarding, evaluation and performance reviews.\nExecute and record end-to-end procurement transactions in the relevant systems.\nEstablish and maintain commercial arrangements with local suppliers.\n\n2. Import and Export (IMPEX) Operations\nManage end-to-end import and export processes for goods entering or leaving the country.\nCoordinate freight forwarders, shipping lines and clearing agents to achieve timely customs clearance.\nPrepare and verify import/export documentation, including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, permits and customs declarations.\nEnsure compliance with Mozambique’s customs regulations and applicable international trade requirements.\nTrack shipments and communicate delivery updates, anticipated delays and clearance status to relevant departments.\nResolve customs clearance issues, demurrage risks and documentation discrepancies.\nVerify tariff classifications and duty calculations in coordination with customs agents.\n\n3. Logistics Coordination and Compliance\nCoordinate with warehouse teams to ensure timely receipt, storage and dispatch of procured goods.\nProvide shipment schedules, stock visibility and delivery timelines for inventory planning.\nMonitor landed costs and verify accurate cost allocation across shipments and procurement transactions.\nMaintain audit-ready records for local procurement and all import/export transactions.\nCoordinate internal and external audits covering procurement and IMPEX activities.\nEnsure compliance with customs regulations, local trade laws and company procurement policies.\n 4. Reporting and Administration\nIdentify cost-saving opportunities across procurement, shipping and logistics operations.\nImplement process improvements to increase efficiency, strengthen controls and reduce delays.\nMaintain accurate system records covering purchase orders, shipping documents and customs clearances.\nPrepare reports on goods in transit (GIT), supplier performance, shipment status and procurement costs.\nTrack key operational indicators and highlight risks affecting costs, delivery timelines or regulatory compliance.\nYou might be a strong candidate if you have:\nA bachelor’s degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Customs Clearance, Procurement or a related field.\n2-3 years of experience in procurement, import/export operations or a related supply chain function.\nStrong knowledge of international shipping, customs procedures and trade compliance.\nPractical experience coordinating with clearing agents, freight forwarders and customs authorities.\nProficiency in Microsoft Excel and operational reporting.\nExperience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamix or similar platforms.\nStrong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.\nEffective communication, negotiation and supplier management skills.\nHigh standards of integrity and consistent adherence to regulatory requirements.\nThe ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in fast-paced, time-critical environments.\nExperience coordinating activities across multiple departments and external partners.\nPortuguese and English proficiency is an advantage.\nWhat Sun King offers:\nProfessional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry\nAn 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.\nA truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds.\nStructured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Sun Centre for Leadership.\n We place great importance on sustaining a diverse, inclusive work environment.\nWe 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.\nSun King recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes people based on their experience, skills, effort, and results. 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