Job Title: Procurement Officer
Organization: SMS
Group Limited
Duty Station: SMS
House, 7th Street, Industrial Area, Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head
of Department
About US:
SMS Group Limited is
a Ugandan based Company that deals within the following sectors i.e. General
supplies, Accommodation, Architectural and Engineering Consultancy, Procurement
Consultancy and many other functions.
Job Summary: The Procurement Officer will be solely
responsible for procuring high quality and cost efficient supplies. He or she
will follow procurement procedures, maintain an updated list of current &
incoming inventory, be responsible for the overall procurement and disposable
activities in line with the Company policies.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
·
Establish
cost parameters and budgets for purchases
·
Create
and maintain good relationships with vendors and supplies
·
Make
professional decisions in a fast paced environment
·
Maintain
records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
·
Review,
analyze all vendors/supplies, price options/market assessment and develop plans
for purchasing equipment, service and supplies.
·
Invite,
assess and recommend supplier tenders, bids, quotations and proposals,
·
Negotiate
the best deals of contract terms and conditions, quotations and supply
contracts and ensure their products are of high quality.
·
Maintain
an update of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, potential
future development.
·
Liaise
with auditors to ensure compliance of procurement procedures are within the
government guidelines, policies and regulations.
·
Assist
in the development of specifications for equipment, materials and services to
be purchased.
·
Work
with team members to manage duties as needed and perform any other duties as
assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The
ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Logistics,
Supply Chain Management or related field from a reputable Institution.
·
MBA in
Supply Chain Management, Logistics is essential.
·
Member
of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply or an equivalent is an
added advantage.
·
At least
five years of working experience within busy FMCG companies / construction / hospitality
background.
·
Knowledge
of PPDA Act, Contracts Management and Disposal.
·
Experience
and knowledge of PPAP is required.
·
High
level of integrity
·
Communication
and interpersonal skills
·
Personal
presentation, negotiation and analytical skills
·
Contract
and supplier management skills and knowledge.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified
and interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending an application
letter, CV, academic documents with 3 professional referees to
[email protected] with the subject line clearly indicating
position applied for.
Deadline: Monday 23rd November 2020 by 17:00 hrs
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