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Job Title:    Procurement Officer

Organisation: National Medical Stores (NMS)

Duty Station:  Entebbe, Uganda

Job Ref No. NMS/2023/14

About Organisation:

National Medical Stores (NMS) is an autonomous Corporation that was established by an Act of Parliament in 1993. Our mandate is to Procure, Store and Distribute medicines and other medical supplies to health facilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the procurement of goods, services, and supplies in compliance with procurement regulations and policies.
• Evaluate supplier bids, proposals, and quotations to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms for the organization.
• Maintain and update the procurement database and vendor records.
• Prepare and manage procurement plans in alignment with organizational budgets and goals.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and services while maintaining quality standards.
• Coordinate with internal departments to assess procurement needs and prioritize purchasing activities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certification in Procurement (e.g., CIPS) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and policies.
• Proficient in procurement software and tools.

How to Apply:

Applications are now invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant positions existing at the NMS Head Office:

Interested applicants should submit an Online Application. Please scan your academic qualifications (Degree or Diploma Qualifications, Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, Uganda Certificate of Education, valid driving permit where applicable), Curriculum Vitae, relevant previous appointment letters or documentation as testament of previous work experience, and National Identity Card (both faces); and submit online at: www.careers.nms.go.ug

Failure to attach any of the listed (relevant) required documents shall lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.

The application letter should be addressed as below and should be signed, scanned, and sent online:

The Chief Human Resource and Administration Officer

National Medical Stores

P.O. Box 16, Entebbe

Plot 261, Kiwalimu Road,

Kajjansi Town Council, Uganda

Note:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us one month from the date of closure of receipt of applications, consider your application unsuccessful.
• Candidates should attach all relevant documents as PDF files.
• National Medical Stores reserves the right to verify documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity.
• Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• National Medical Stores is an equal opportunity employer.

Deadline: Friday, 20th December, 2024 by 5:00 pm.

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