Job Title: Manager Procurement
Organisation: Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
REF: UNMC-2025-FA-02-26
About Organisation:
The Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC) was established under the Mining and Minerals Act, 2022, (Act No. 25 of 2022) and incorporated under the Companies Act 2012, (Act No.1 of 2012). It is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda. The overall function of UNMC is to manage the commercial holding and participating interests of the State in the mining and mineral industry to ensure that the country obtains optimal value from its mineral resources.
Job Summary: Plan and monitor the implementation of the UNMC’s Procurement & Disposal function to ensure compliance with the appropriate laws and regulations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Advising management on trends, issues, problems and activities relating to best practice in procurement.
- Plan and coordinate the prequalification exercise and monitor the implementation of the established list of service providers.
- Administering the procurement process in coordination with user departments to acquire and make available required goods and services in the approved quantity and time needed.
- Ensuring compliance with the provisions of Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (PPDA) Act regulations and procedures and other relevant laws as may be applicable
- Lead and coordinate the development of UNMC’s annual procurement plan ensuring that the Plan meets the needs of the organization and supports the achievement of the organization goals.
- Ensuring that all procurement data and information is correctly filed and managed in manner that enables easy retrieval and future reference.
- Taking the lead in the development of an asset disposal plan and ensuring that UNMC’s Disposal Processes are managed in a transparent manner.
- Ensuring that all contractors/Service Providers have authorized and signed contracts stipulating their terms of reference and their obligations for effective performance.
- To lead the Procurement unit, in a manner that empowers them to deliver excellent customer service and high standards.
- Handle all Macro and Micro procurements for the Uganda National Mining Company.
- Verify and approve all procurement evaluation reports and payments for invoices and forward them to relevant offices for further processing
- Plan and budget for resource requirements in the Department and monitor the usage to ensure efficiency
- Develop and monitor a Department Work plan and develop performance agreements with all the staff under supervision
- Monitor staff performance and provide guidance and periodic feedback for performance improvement.
- Assess the training and development needs of staff under supervision and recommend appropriate interventions.
- Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An Honors Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce or Economics (with a bias in Procurement and Supplies Chain Management) from a recognized University,
- Masters degree in Procurement and Logistics, Supply Chain, or business-related field.
- At least 10 years’ experience in procurement; 5 years of which should be at senior level in a procurement office within Government or a reputable organization.
- Full Professional qualification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management such as CIPS or NEVI with Membership certificate.
- Valid membership certificate for Certified Procurement Practitioner (CPP) from Institute of Procurement Professionals of Uganda (IPPU).
- Excellent Leadership Skills.
- Strong Analytical and Report Writing Skills.
- Very good Interpersonal Skills.
- Stakeholder Management and Networking Skills.
- Strong Negotiation Skills
- Age: 30-45 years (as at close of the advert)
How to Apply:
Applicant should visit the UNMC website at www.unmc.co.ug or the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development website: www.memd.go.ug to view the detailed job description, select and apply for the job of choice and submit application through the online application system https://form.jotform.com/250122842226548
Only applications received online will be accepted. Applicants are required to attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents. (Note that the academic documents should be certified by the awarding local institutions while awards by foreign institutions should be certified by the foreign institution or a duly authorized Certification body of that country) All applicants must attach soft copies of relevant motivation letter, CV and academic transcripts in word and PDF formats only.
Applications without Certified academic documents will not be considered.
UNMC offers a highly dynamic work environment and provides competitive and attractive benefits.
Deadline: Friday 19th April 2025 at 5:00pm
NB: Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted, and any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
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