Job Title: Procurement Assistant
Organisation: Makasi Rescue Foundation (MRF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda.
Reports to: Program Manager
Language: English
About US:
Since 2018, Makasi Rescue Foundation (MRF) has been implementing Refugee skills training program in Kampala to empower the refugee/host community with skills for self-reliance. MRF is registered locally here in Uganda with the National Board of Non-Governmental 0rganisations and in USA with the main purpose of rescuing vulnerable
Job Summary: The Procurement Assistant is responsible for raising purchase orders and maintaining procurement records. He/She also assists in contractor selections by gathering procurement specifications and tender bids received from suppliers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive Complete and approved requisitions from buying units.
- Preparing and issuing Request for quotations to vendors
- Receiving quotations and responses to RFPs following the institute’s policies and procedures
- Prepare Purchase orders for recommended suppliers/providers.
- In liaison with the finance team, follow up vendor invoices to ensure timely payment.
- Maintain a safe and systematic storage of procurement documents and other relevant items
- Maintain and keep track of the contracts register and flag those expiring to trigger the renewal or contracting process.
- Carry out other assignments as may be allocated by the supervisor.
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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or any related field from a recognized institution.
- Enrollment for the Professional qualification in a relevant supply chain management course with significant progress in the course e.g., CIPS shall be an added advantage.
- A minimum of three years of experience in procurement and supply chain management in a busy reputable organization.
- Should have good interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Familiarity with MS Office and Navision ERP.
How to Apply:
All qualified applicant should please send their updated application and resumes to [email protected]
Deadline: Open until filled
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