Job Title: Procurement Manager –Technical Services
Organization: National
Social Security Fund (NSSF)
Social Security Fund (NSSF)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Head Procurement
& Disposal Unit
& Disposal Unit
About NSSF:
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is positioning itself to be
the Social Security Provider of Choice in Uganda. Our belief at the Fund is
that each employee contributes directly to the growth and success of the
business and each employee is expected to take pride in being a member of the
team. With our shared purpose of being the Social Security Provider of choice,
providing exceptional customer service with a workforce that is well motivated
and skilled, we are looking to recruit individuals with high integrity,
dedication and commitment for the vacant position mentioned below.
the Social Security Provider of Choice in Uganda. Our belief at the Fund is
that each employee contributes directly to the growth and success of the
business and each employee is expected to take pride in being a member of the
team. With our shared purpose of being the Social Security Provider of choice,
providing exceptional customer service with a workforce that is well motivated
and skilled, we are looking to recruit individuals with high integrity,
dedication and commitment for the vacant position mentioned below.
Job Summary: The Procurement
Manager –Technical Services will provide technical support to end users in
procurement planning and implementation of planned activities. Shall conduct
supplier appraisal, market assessment, spend analysis and produce contract
management reports.
Manager –Technical Services will provide technical support to end users in
procurement planning and implementation of planned activities. Shall conduct
supplier appraisal, market assessment, spend analysis and produce contract
management reports.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Support the end users in developing
departmental procurement plan aligned to the strategy of the Fund. - Regularly monitor the implementation of the
procurement plan, provide guidance to the end users in preparation of
specifications, terms of reference and scope of works. - Carry out market research to guide end
users in planning and budgeting. - Conducts spend analysis and determine the
most economical approach to reduce the cost of procurement. - Carry out supplier performance audit and
advise the Head of Procurement on the competency and capacity of the
service providers. - Update supplier database and categorize
them based on their strategic value to the Fund. - Produce consolidated contract management
reports on regular basis. - Effectively oversee the implementation of
Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to protect the interest of the Fund. - Develop the capacity of the Procurement
Champions allocated to departments and support them during the
consolidation of micro procurement reports. - Procure complex Supplies, works and
services and ensure value for money. - Conduct research on global procurement
trends, innovations and propose how Procurement function could improve in
delivery of services to its internal and external clients. - Mentor and train end users in contract
management and reporting. - Tasked with the analysis of procurement
data and presentation. - Mentor and supervise Procurement Officers
and controls quality of submissions - Track changes in the procurement plan and
update it on quarterly basis. - Ensure compliance of the procurement laws
of Uganda and internal procurement policies. - Perform any other duty assigned by the
Head of Procurement.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the NSSF
Procurement Manager –Technical Services job placement must hold a
University degree in Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Engineering,
Accounting and full possession of professional qualification in Procurement
(MCIPS, CISCP, NEVI etc) OR a degree in Procurement, professional
qualification in procurement and principal pass in Mathematics at A-level. - Possession of a Master’s degree in a
relevant field with preference in commerce related field - At least five years of practical
experience in procurement function of which three (3) years must have been
at senior level. - Business-oriented with high level of
integrity and professionalism. - Extensive knowledge of E-procurement
system is an added advantage. - Excellent communication skills with strong
interpersonal skills. - Innovative and with supervisory skills.
- Good problem solving skills
- Excellent skills in computer particularly
Ms. Excel and power point - Previous experience in supplier evaluation
and category management - Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good negotiation skills
- Supervisory skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send copies of
application letters, detailed CVs and academic credentials addressed to the Ag.
Head of Human Resources & Administration, and delivered to the Registry on
13th Floor Workers House for registration and onward transmission.
application letters, detailed CVs and academic credentials addressed to the Ag.
Head of Human Resources & Administration, and delivered to the Registry on
13th Floor Workers House for registration and onward transmission.
NB: Please note that
canvassing or lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification of the
candidate.
canvassing or lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification of the
candidate.
Deadline: 31st May
2017
2017
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