UCU University Career Jobs – Manager Procurement

Job Title:    Manager Procurement
Organisation: Uganda
Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station:  Mukono, Uganda
About UCU:
Uganda Christian University was
founded when the historic Bishop Tucker Theological College was promoted as a
university in 1997. Bishop Tucker Theological College trained clergy and
educators during its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The local chief, Hamu
Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono. International
partnerships were part of the College’s missionary history. The Church Mission
Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and others to assure the College had the
necessary intellectual and other capital. By the late 1990s, the Church of
Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the higher education
– not only of clergy but of other professionals as well. Uganda Christian
University was established in 1997.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Oversee
    all procurement and disposal activities of the University
  • Develop
    systems and procedures for effective procurement of goods and services for
    the University
  • Develop
    the Annual procurement plan for the University
  • Prepare
    bid, contract documents and maintain a list of providers
  • Guide
    the management on all matters regarding the procurement of goods and
    services in the University and the disposal of assets
  • Manage
    the running of the Procurement section, mentor coach and supervise all the
    staff therein in line with the strategic goals of the University
  • Process
    and review requisitions from various departments for completeness and
    correctness in
  • line
    with the approved budget
  • Analyze
    quotations and tender submissions and recommend selections to the
    Procurement committee
  • Prepare
    and issue purchase orders and contracts to approved suppliers
  • Expeditiously
    follow up placed orders and contracts to ensure timely execution of
    contracts and delivery of goods and services, in accordance with agreed
    terms and conditions
  • Review,
    evaluate and appraise the performance of suppliers against procurement
    contracts, in accordance with set standards
  • Regularly
    visit the company sites to ascertain that the goods that are delivered are
    of the correct quantity and meet the required specifications
  • Maintain
    an updated suppliers and prices database and records on the procurement
    and disposal processes
  • Assist
    in market surveys to identify latest trends in prices, availability and
    quality, and exploit any potential for alternative suppliers, corporate
    savings and efficiencies in the procurement processes
  • Coordinate
    and monitor the disposal of the company assets.
  • Actively
    coordinate the periodic review of the progress of the implementation of
    the procurement plan
  • Propose
    review of the procurement processes and procedures
  • Prepare
    and submit periodic procurement and disposal reports of the company
    assets.
  • Perform
    any other official duties assigned by the Supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The
    candidate should hold a Master’s degree in Procurement and supply Chain
    Management, or a closely related and relevant discipline from a recognized
    Institution of Higher Learning
  • A
    good degree (at least 2:1) in Procurement and supply Chain Management,
    Business Administration or a closely related and relevant discipline from
    a recognized Institution of Higher Learning
  • Possession
    of professional qualification in procurement and Supply Chain Management,
    obtained from an internationally recognized Institution of Higher
    Learning, is a must e.g. CIPS
  • Proven
    knowledge of Public Procurement & Disposal Laws and Regulations of
    Uganda is essential
  • A
    minimum of three or more three years post masters work experience as head
    of a Procurement function or in a similar position in a large and
    reputable public or private sector organization
  • Past
    experience working in an institution of higher learning whether private or
    public in a similar role shall be an added advantage
  • Must
    be self motivated
  • Must
    be a committed and practicing Christian
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should
send two (2) copies of an application letter clearly demonstrating suitability
together with updated Curriculum Vitae and three references.
Please remember to attach two
(2) copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts
To: Manager Human Resource
& Administration
Uganda Christian University
Pilkington Building
P.O Box 4, Mukono, Uganda
Deadline: 13th February, 2015
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