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Job Title:    Procurement Officer

Organisation: Profiles International Uganda Limited

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Profiles International Uganda Limited (PIUL) is an affiliate of Profiles
International Inc. (PII), a Waco, Texas, USA-based firm that provides solutions
to a wide range of Human Resource challenges. PII is the recognised world
leader in employee evaluation and human resource solutions.

Our client is a reputable institution designed to support the government
of Uganda to realize its objective of promoting the development of Micro, Small
and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to become the main vehicle for expanding
production, providing sustainable jobs, enhancing economic growth and
alleviating poverty.

Job Summary:  The
Procurement Officer is responsible for carrying out planning, execution and
implementation of the procurement function of the institution in strict
compliance with relevant laws and regulations, policy and guidelines. .

Key Duties and
Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate and monitor the
  implementation of procurement activities, ensuring that they are carried
  out in line with the approved delegation of institution protocol and in
  accordance with the procurement guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Prepare tender documents and manage the
  tendering process within the established guidelines of the institution.
• Draw the annual procurement plan,
  coordinate and monitor the implementation of procurement activities,
  prepare contracts, develop and implement systems for monitoring and
  evaluating suppliers’ performance.
• Implement appropriate sourcing
  strategies to achieve value for money and to assure an adequate source of
  supplies and stock levels.
• Develop and implement systems for proper
  identification and pre-qualification of suppliers of goods and services
  according to procurement laws, and advise management on forecasts and
  procurement planning.
• Ensure accurate maintenance and safe
  storage of records for all procurement activities.
• Develop, review and recommend new or
  improved procurement policies and procedures for continuous improvement to
  match the Authority’s current and future business plans.
• Spearhead the development of the
  solicitation documents.
• Oversee the boarding off and disposal of
  assets in consultation with user departments in accordance with the
  institutions guidelines.
• Perform any other duties as may be
  assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:

• The applicant must hold an Honors
  Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Procurement, and Business Administration
  with specialization in purchasing and supplies, or a related field.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of
  Purchasing & Supplies or other relevant internationally recognized
  procurement professional body is an essential requirement.
• At least three years’ experience in
  procurement in a reputable organization.
• Procurement experience in a public
  organization is an added advantage.
• Must have experience in managing
  tenders, negotiations, contract placements, delivery and payments.
• Computer literacy.
• Strategic, conceptual thinking and
  analytical skills.
• Self driven person with well-developed
  oral, written and communication skills.
• Demonstrated high level of integrity.

How to Apply:

All candidates should send their applications and supporting documents
including copies of academic transcripts or certificates and curriculum vitae
indicating three referees and their telephone contacts should be sent as one
PDF document via email: info@profilesinternational.co.ug  addressed to;

The National Director,

Profiles International Uganda Limited

Deadline: 5^th
March 2021 by 5:00pm

NB: In a bid to control the spread of Covid-19
pandemic, only electronic applications will be accepted

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