Procurement Coordinator Jobs – Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)

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Job Title:   Procurement Coordinator   

Organisation: Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Chief Programmes and Projects Officer

 

About US:

The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) is the apex business membership organization in the country. PSFU has established a Program-Project Management and Delivery Unit (PPMDU) that will have oversight over the full project cycle from project conceptualization, design, implementation, monitoring and closure.

 

Job Summary:  The Procurement Coordinator is responsible for developing a program-project strategic procurement approach for the PPMDU and oversee the management, coordination and implementation and achievement of all procurement activities, and provide necessary technical expertise, with strategic and operational leadership to ensure that programmatic objectives are met.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical input in the development of program-project proposals and concepts from inception to program-project implementation.
  • Develop a centralized procurement program across all projects that will add value and efficiency to the PPMDU.
  • Develop and communicate a program-project centralized procurement business plan, establish, communicate, and implement long-term goals for the PPMDU to promote effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Develop and implement program-project centralized procurement-related training programs for the project teams and downstream implementing partners.
  • Develop a program-project centralized procurement program that adds value and efficiency to the organization.
  • Periodically review the program-project centralized internal procurement policies, practices, and procedures to ensure relevance with PSFU’s Business strategy.
  • Support programs-project teams respond to internal and external audit queries; develop and implement a system of managing risks in the procurement process and develop risk mitigation measures.
  • Provide program-project specialist advice and guidance on best procurement practice across the organization.
  • Prepare program-project consolidated regular reports, which explain progress against targets and key performance indicators.
  • Other responsibilities
  • Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, Business Administration, or other relevant degree required.
  • Possession of Professional Certification in CIPS or ISM or APICS is a MUST.
  • At least ten years of hands-on experience in donor funded program-project procurement at management level in a similar and reputable organization
  • Results-oriented, metrics-driven leader with expertise in purchasing, supplier collaboration, development, and compliance
  • Demonstrated experience in the program-project lifecycle management.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to create and maintain good working relationships with a variety of diverse partners.
  • Strong organizational, time management and project management skills.
  • Ability to multi-task effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office.
  • Demonstrated flexibility working under pressure.
  • Ability to effectively solve problems and adjust in fast-paced circumstances.
  • Must be detail orientated, meticulous with professional standards for task execution.
  • Enthusiasm and commitment to teamwork.
  • A sense of leadership, initiative, and ownership of project area.
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision and/or direction.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and other Google workplace applications.

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested Interest candidates are invited to submit their ONLINE applications at the link below. The application must include a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae and Academic Certificates and Transcripts to demonstrate that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services

 

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The Chief Executive Officer,

Private Sector Foundation Uganda,

Plot 43 Nakasero Road,

P.O. Box 7683, KAMPALA. Uganda

 

Deadline: 25th September 2023

 

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvasing will atomically disqualify any candidate.

 

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Date Posted 2023-09-16
Valid Through 2023-09-25
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)
Job Location Kampala, Kampala, Kampala, 0256, Uganda

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