Job Title: Procurement Officer
Organization: Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI) (Pride)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Procurement Manager
About Pride:
Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI) (Pride) is the leading Microfinance
Deposit Taking Institution in Uganda with 31 networked branches and 5 contact
offices countrywide, an equal opportunity employer, regulated by Bank of Uganda
under the MDI Act, 2003.
Deposit Taking Institution in Uganda with 31 networked branches and 5 contact
offices countrywide, an equal opportunity employer, regulated by Bank of Uganda
under the MDI Act, 2003.
Job Summary: The
Procurement Officer will be manage all activities in the Procurement and
Disposal Unit (PDU) and handle the procurement of works, supplies and services
for all Pride departments in a timely and cost effective manner.
Procurement Officer will be manage all activities in the Procurement and
Disposal Unit (PDU) and handle the procurement of works, supplies and services
for all Pride departments in a timely and cost effective manner.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process all activities of the PDU
purchasing operations according to PPDA/PML’s laid down procurement
policies and procedures to ensure maximum efficiency. - Guide staff on all individual procurement
and disposal methods and practices. - In charge of the preparation of Contracts
Committee Schedule of meetings and timely submissions for Contracts
Committee approval. - Preparation of monthly reports for
submission to PPDA and participate in preparation of quarterly reports to
the Board. - Manage pre-bid meetings, bid closing and
bid opening. - Responsible for the overall management of
procurement data. - Perform any other related duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should possess a Bachelor’s
degree in Procurement / Purchasing and Supplies Management, Business
Administration / Commerce (Procurement and Supplies option) from a
recognized institution. - At least two years’ working experience in
procurement office or related environment. - The ideal candidate should be a member to
CIPS, possess 2 principle passes at A’ Level and credit passes in English
and Mathematics at O’ Level. - Possess good customer awareness and
emotional intelligence skills - Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills. - The ideal candidate should maintain
confidentiality, have Self- drive and confidence, be Proactive - Possess business acumen
- Excellent public relation skills
- Ability to multi-tasking
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent written and oral communication
skills - Good at goal setting and quality control.
- She/she should also be computer literate
- Possess the ability to coach & mentor
- Skilled in change management
- Possess emotional intelligence and
advocacy skills
Age: Below 30 years
How to Apply:
If you believe you meet the above requirements, have the necessary
skills and experience, desire to succeed and make a difference, then apply
indicating your current salary, salary expectation and attach a detailed CV,
complete academic transcripts and professional certificates, postal address,
names of three professional referees and a daytime telephone contact, to the
Head Human Capital Management, Victoria Office Park, Block B, Bukoto, Plot 6 –
9, Ben Kiwanuka Okot Close, P.O. Box 7566-Kampala, Uganda.
skills and experience, desire to succeed and make a difference, then apply
indicating your current salary, salary expectation and attach a detailed CV,
complete academic transcripts and professional certificates, postal address,
names of three professional referees and a daytime telephone contact, to the
Head Human Capital Management, Victoria Office Park, Block B, Bukoto, Plot 6 –
9, Ben Kiwanuka Okot Close, P.O. Box 7566-Kampala, Uganda.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
contacted.
Deadline: 20th April, 2015
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