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Job Title:  Procurement Manager

Organization: Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Director Finance and Administration.

About US:

The Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) was established under the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation Act of 2005 to provide for a successor corporate body to Radio Uganda and Uganda Television. It is mandated to provide national radio and television services. It is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda.

Job Summary:  To plan, coordinate, manage and implement the procurement and disposal function of the corporation to ensure value for money.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors business trends and product availability to pay the best price for the corporation services without sacrificing quality or delivery times.
• Nurtures relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for company.
• Identifies and researches potential new suppliers.
• Liaises with key corporation employees to determine their product and service needs.
• Researches new products and services to meet company’s goals
• Assesses total costs of company purchases.
• Develops and implements strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing goods or services and maintaining stock levels.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in either procurement or Supply Chain Management from a recognized institution. OR An Honor’s Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce; or Business Administration; or Economics plus full professional qualification in Procurement/Purchasing and Supply Chain Management such as CIPS, ISM, CILT from a recognized Institution; OR Full
• Professional qualification/membership of procurement/Purchasing and Supply Chain Management such as CIPS, ISM and CILT from a recognized Institution Applicants in any of the categories above should have a Masters Degree in either Supply Chain Management or Business Administration or Management discipline obtained from a recognized Institution/Body.
• At least five years’ experience, 3 of which MUST be at Senior level.

How to Apply:

If you meet the requirements, please forward your application letter accompanied by a detailed C.V, photocopy of Certified Testimonials addressed to the:

Managing Director,

Uganda Broadcasting Corporation,

Broadcast House,

Plot 17-19 Nile Avenue

P.O. Box 2038, Kampala. Uganda

Note:

• Applications should be delivered to the Recruitment Secretariat at UBC Administration block
• All Applicants should clearly indicate the post applied for on the envelope.

Deadline: 1^st April 2022 by 5:00pm

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