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• The jobholder will develop procurement
  schedules and work plans for the procurement of Company’s goods, services
  and works and periodically review and evaluate them against the set
  objectives.
• Coordinate with the user departments the
  preparation of specifications, standards and terms of references for the
  goods, services and works.
• Develop, recommend and review procurement
  strategy, criteria and detailed procedures that are consistent with the
  Company policy, requirements and good commercial, legal and ethical
  practice.
• Oversee the preparation and issue of
  solicitation documents and coordinate contract preparations and
  negotiations.
• Coordinate the evaluation of proposals,
  quotations, bids and recommend selections to the Tender/ Contracts
  Committee
• Establish and supervise the maintenance of
  the suppliers’ and prices database and maintain records on the procurement
  and disposal process.
• The incumbent will survey markets for latest
  trends in price, availability and quality; identify, evaluate and exploit
  any potential for corporate savings or efficiencies in the procurement
  process.
• Develop and implement a transparent
  supplier’s selection process, and evaluate supplier performance against
  procurement contracts.
• Provide the Company’s Management, whenever
  necessary, with relevant specialist, expert and technical advice (on the
  basis of appropriate and comprehensive analysis and evaluation), with
  regard to the Company’s investment opportunities and projects – especially
  those involving Partnerships, External Contractors and other Service
  Providers – as well provide the necessary supervision, quality assurance,
  facilitation and coordination of the implementation of the corresponding
  projects – with a view to ensuring their profitable success.
• Develop staff under his/her supervision
  through, inter alia, training, coaching, delegation, appraisal and
  feedback.
• Responsible for the management of Joint
  Venture structuring including defining requirements, negotiating
  monitoring and evaluating contractors
• Perform any other duties as may, be assigned
  by the CEO from time to time,.

• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree
  in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a
  closely related and relevant discipline from a recognized University.
• Professional qualification in Procurement and
  Supply Chain Management, obtained from an internationally recognized
  institution, is a must.
• Additional qualifications in Civil
  Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Architecture, from recognized
  institutions, shall be an added advantage.
• At least seven years’ experience; four of
  which must be as Head of Procurement, or in a similar Management position,
  in a large and reputable public or private sector organization.
• Previous experience in working with regional
  and international development agencies, as well as with other regional and
  international public, or private sector organizations involved in housing-
  related projects, or programs, shall also be an added advantage.
• Proven knowledge of Public Procurement &
  Disposal Laws and Regulations of Uganda are essential.
• Proven managerial, negotiation and
  communication skills.
• Results-oriented, flexible and has customer
  care skills.
• Proven presentation and reporting abilities.
• Interpersonal and human relations skills, as
  well as a team-player.
• Proven analytical, accuracy and judgmental
  skills.
• Good coordination and networking skills.
• Strong IT and computer proficiency skills.
• Maturity, high ethics and integrity.
• A confident, independent, articulate and
  reliable personality.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and for
  long hours.

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