Job details:
Enterprise Uganda is recruiting a qualified individual to fill the Procurement
Specialist (PS) position.
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY:
The main responsibility of the PS is to carry out planning, execution and
implementation of the procurement function of the institution in strict compliance
with relevant laws and regulations, policy and guidelines.
Specific Tasks of the PS include the following:
- Coordinate
and monitor the implementation of procurement activities, ensuring that
they are carried out in line with the approved delegation of institution
protocol and in accordance with the procurement guidelines, policies and
procedures. - Prepare
tender documents and manage the tendering process within the established
guidelines of the institution; - Draw
the annual procurement plan, coordinate and monitor the implementation of
procurement activities, prepare contracts, develop and implement systems
for monitoring and evaluating suppliers’ performance. - Implement
appropriate sourcing strategies to achieve value for money and to assure
an adequate source of supplies and stock levels. - Develop
and implement systems for proper identification and pre-qualification of
suppliers of goods and services according to procurement laws, and advise
management on forecasts and procurement planning. - Ensure
accurate maintenance and safe storage of records for all procurement
activities. - Develop,
review and recommend new or improved procurement policies and procedures
for continuous improvement to match the Authority’: current and future
business plans. - Spearhead
the development of the solicitation documents; ‘ - Oversee
the boarding off and disposal of assets in consultation with user
departments in accordance with the institutions guidelines; - Perform
any other duties as maybe assigned from time to time.
EDUCATIONAL
AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS.
The position requires the following minimum qualifications:
AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS.
The position requires the following minimum qualifications:
- An
Honor’s Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Procurement, Business
Administration with specialization in purchasing and supplies, or a
related field. - Membership
of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supplies or other relevant
internationally recognized procurement professional body is an added
advantage. - A
Master’s degree in procurement or a related field will be an added
advantage. - At
least five (5) years’ experience in procurement in a reputable
organization; - Must
have experience in managing tenders, negotiations, contract placements,
delivery and payments.
Other
skills and personal attributes
skills and personal attributes
- Computer
literacy. - Strategic,
conceptual thinking and analytical skills. - Self-driven
person with well-developed oral, written and communication skills. - Demonstrated
high level of integrity.
Job
application procedure
Interested candidates should deliver their applications addressed to the
Executive Director, to Enterprise Uganda offices, Plot 38 Lumumba Avenue.
website www.enterprise.co.ug.
Deadline for application 17th October 2016 4pm. Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
application procedure
Interested candidates should deliver their applications addressed to the
Executive Director, to Enterprise Uganda offices, Plot 38 Lumumba Avenue.
website www.enterprise.co.ug.
Deadline for application 17th October 2016 4pm. Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.