Job Title: Procurement
Manager
Manager
Organization: Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Executive Director
About Pride:
Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI) (Pride) is the leading Microfinance
Deposit Taking Institution in Uganda with 31 networked branches countrywide and
4 contact offices; regulated by Bank of Uganda under the MDI Act, 2003. Pride
is an equal opportunity employer and is looking for mature and experienced
individuals to fill the vacancy above. These are dream career opportunities for
highly dynamic, creative and innovative astute performers within the financial
sector with a passion for growth.
Deposit Taking Institution in Uganda with 31 networked branches countrywide and
4 contact offices; regulated by Bank of Uganda under the MDI Act, 2003. Pride
is an equal opportunity employer and is looking for mature and experienced
individuals to fill the vacancy above. These are dream career opportunities for
highly dynamic, creative and innovative astute performers within the financial
sector with a passion for growth.
Job Summary: The Procurement Manager will oversee the
Procurement section and ensure compliance with procurement laws and
regulations.
Procurement section and ensure compliance with procurement laws and
regulations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage, appraise and
build capacity of staff in the Procurement section. - Steer and direct all
activities of the Procurement and Disposal Unit (PDU) purchasing
operations according to PPDA guidelines. - Manage the procurement
planning processes for all Pride departments/sections and develop a
comprehensive annual procurement master plan for Management control. - Develop appropriate
systems, procedures and guidelines for the procurement unit and contracts
Committee. - Prepare Board papers
for the board procurement committee as per board requirements. - Review usage and
expenditure on the procured items with a view of identifying areas of cost
reductions and /or service improvements. - Guarantee that the
necessary procurement documentation is in place. - Guide the suppliers on
procurement policies and procedures of the institution. - Manage all bid related
activities and prepare monthly reports for submission to PPDA. - Periodically review procurement systems, policies and
procedures to ensure their effectiveness and control information to safe
guard the company’s operations. - Continuously advise
and guide management on procurement reviews and changes.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must
hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply chain Management; Commerce,
Development Economics, Economics, Development Studies, Business Studies,
Accounting and Finance, Marketing. Financial Services and Business
Computing, Business Statistics, Social Sciences, SWASA, Education,
Microfinance or any other relevant/related field. Possession of a Master’s
Degree in Procurement/ Management related field is an added advantage. - Professional
Membership to The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) is a
requirement. - All applicants must
have a minimum of four years’ related working experience at a senior level - The applicant should
be a people person, hardworking, honest, well organized and reliable. - An excellent team
player, self-starter with ability to inspire and motivate staff towards
implementing and achieving agreed upon initiatives. - Highly
results-oriented with proven leadership skills. - Possess a strong
personality and dynamism, and should be able to pull colleagues together to
build a strong team. - Demonstrate commercial
awareness and ability to manage costs.
Age: 28 -35 years.
How to Apply:
If you believe you meet our requirements, have the necessary skills and
experience, you desire to succeed and make a difference, then apply indicating
your current salary, salary expectation and attach a detailed CV, copies of
complete academic transcripts and professional certificates, postal address,
names of three professional referees and a daytime telephone contact to: The
Head Human Capital Management, Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI), Victoria
Office Park, Block B, Bukoto, Plot 6-9 Ben Kiwanuka Okot Close, P.O. Box 7566,
Kampala – Uganda Tel: +256 414 346297/346930/258150, +256 312 262365/6 Fax:
+256 414 346 147 Email: [email protected]
experience, you desire to succeed and make a difference, then apply indicating
your current salary, salary expectation and attach a detailed CV, copies of
complete academic transcripts and professional certificates, postal address,
names of three professional referees and a daytime telephone contact to: The
Head Human Capital Management, Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI), Victoria
Office Park, Block B, Bukoto, Plot 6-9 Ben Kiwanuka Okot Close, P.O. Box 7566,
Kampala – Uganda Tel: +256 414 346297/346930/258150, +256 312 262365/6 Fax:
+256 414 346 147 Email: [email protected]
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
contacted.
Deadline: Monday, 12th May 2014.
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