Job Title: Procurement Officer
Organisation: University Research Co., LLC (URC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
University Research Co., LLC (URC) is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45 countries, including the United States. Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems.
Job Summary: URC is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer for the Uganda Health Activity (UHA), a five-year program. The purpose of UHA is to support the Government of Uganda’s (GOU’s) efforts to improve health service delivery. The program will strengthen the quality and availability of MNCH, nutrition, and facility-level WASH services as well as health systems and Global Health Security at the regional-, district-, facility-, and community-levels.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The Procurement Officer will coordinate the procurement of supplies and equipment for supported health units and program activities. S/he will be responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient functioning of all procurement and disposal activities of the project.
Specific responsibilities include the following:
- Oversee procurement processes, including review of purchase requisitions, request for quotations, supplier selection, negotiations, purchase and delivery forms, and coordination with the stock management officer.
- Spearhead the process of supplier pre-Qualification and management.
- Develop Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for the procurement of routine supplies and services.
- Management of leases, contracts, and agreements for services and goods
- Ensure URC and USDOS procurement policies and procedures are adhered to
- Receive orders from program staff, ensuring the follow-up of the local purchases supplied, payments, and delivery confirmation.
- Procurement of printing for training materials (stationery, manuals, handouts, etc.) and stationery for workshops and other events.
- Update and maintain the project procurement tracker, PO log, BPA tracker, and commitment tracking.
- Stay abreast of donor policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; compile and update applicable local policies; and train URC’s program and partner staff in these policies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management or Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration, or any other business-related field.
- 5 years of practical experience in the field of Procurement and Supply management with demonstrable knowledge of Public Procurement Laws of Uganda, PPDA guidelines, and regulations.
- Thorough knowledge of USDOS and its contractual, procurement, and reporting requirements.
- Advanced Computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel spreadsheets, word processing, PowerPoint, and electronic mail).
Desired Experience and Qualifications
- Previous experience working with URC and USAID is an added advantage.
- This job is open to candidates legally authorized to work in Uganda. No allowances have been budgeted for this position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent writing, management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines and strategy.
- Proven ability to set priorities, multitask, and work collaboratively as well as independently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 17th October 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60