Job Title: Procurement Manager
Organisation: Rakai Health Sciences Program
Duty Station:
Uganda
About us:
Rakai Health Sciences Program
(RHSP) is a collaborative Bio-medical Research and Service delivery
organization founded in 1987, formerly the Rakai Project.
Job Summary: The Procurement Manager will manage Program
procurement systems and processes for procurement of goods and services to
ensure delivery of high-quality commodities and services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Review documents for the procurement of supplies and
services and ensure compliance with the procurement policy and procedures
manual.
· Monitor internal procurement systems and processes and
ensure that compliance and timely execution are achieved across the
organization.
· Engage in successful negotiation with new and existing
suppliers to ensure economic savings and increased service levels
· Review invoices for compliance with contract terms.
· Ensure that records are maintained, and procurement’s are documented from initiation through to completion.
· Manage the procurement and disposal section of RHSP.
· Ensure that existing staff have a good working
knowledge of procurement systems and procedures and that new staff are inducted
appropriately.
· Ensure value for money and timely procurement of
goods, services. & works to meet internal customer requirements within the
agreed time frames.
· Ensure compliance with procurement regulations.
· Review and evaluate performance of suppliers.
· Prepare an submit regular and timely procurement
reports to management
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate must hold a degree in Bachelors in
Supply Chain / Procurement and Logistics.
· CIPS Qualifications.
· At least 2 years’ experience as a procurement manager
or equivalent.
· A track record of high integrity
· Ability to demonstrate sound judgement skills.
· Good planning, organizational and analytical skills
· Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work
efficiently.
· Experience leading a team.
· Good computer skills especially in MS Excel & Word
and databases.
· Knowledge of Navision is an added advantage
· Effective communication and reporting skills.
How to apply:
All interested Candidates
possessing the above attributes can send their applications including a cover
letter, latest Copy of CV (with 3 referees), copies of academic
qualifications/certificates addressed to the HR Manager to [email protected] Kindly
indicate the Job title under subject of the mail. Only Online applications will
be considered.
Only short-listed candidates
will be contacted by Rakai Health Sciences Program. Any form of lobbying and
canvassing will lead to disqualification.
Deadline: Tuesday,
31st December 2019 by 5:00pm
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