Job Title: Procurement
Officer
Officer
Organisation: Nkumba
University
University
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: University
Secretary
Secretary
About Us:
Nkumba University is a private chartered University (Legal Notice No. 3
of 2007). The University is strengthening its management and administrative
systems to enhance both policy initiation and implementation through
recruitment of highly qualified and committed individuals.
of 2007). The University is strengthening its management and administrative
systems to enhance both policy initiation and implementation through
recruitment of highly qualified and committed individuals.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Initiate, develop and implement the
procurement policies and procedures. - Work closely with and ensure effective
communication with end user departments and collate their procurement
requirements. - Responsible for the development and
implementation of the annual procurement plan. - Prepare the budget for the procurement
function. - Compile and produce periodical procurement
reports. - Monitor and ensure compliance with the
procurement policies and regulations. - Offer technical support to the
Tender/Contracts Committee of the University. - Advise the University on the procurement
of capital items. - Oversee the Human Resources in the
Procurement Unit. - Develop and update service providers’
database. - Work closely with suppliers and
stakeholders and ensure timely delivery of procured goods and services. - Liaise with the Finance Department to
ensure availability of procurement funds and timely payment to suppliers. - Attend to inquiries from bidders and
suppliers. - Collaborate with user departments by
providing feedback on the status of their procurement requisitions.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant should preferably hold a
good Master’s degree in Procurement and Logistics Management or any other
related field from a recognized University/ Institution. - Professional qualification in procurement
and supplies management, such as Chartered Institute of Purchasing and
Supply (CIPS) or International Supplies Management (ISM) will be an added
advantage. - A minimum of three years’
administrative/managerial experience in procurement related work - Working in an appropriate IT environment.
- Integrity & Leadership skills.
- Creativity & innovativeness.
- Good financial management knowledge and
skills. - Skills and knowledge of procurement
frameworks. - Excellent analytical and report writing
skills. - Good communication and interpersonal
skills.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications EITHER by e-mail OR hand
delivery to the address below. Please endeavor to attach the 8 copies of the
following:
delivery to the address below. Please endeavor to attach the 8 copies of the
following:
- Duly filled application form, Download
Here - Detailed curriculum vitae.
- Copies of certified certificates and
transcripts. - Three sealed letters of reference.
Send to:
The University Secretary
Nkumba University
P.O. Box 237
Entebbe, Uganda
E-mail to: [email protected]
Deadline: 31st October 2014 by
5:00 p.m
5:00 p.m
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