Entry Level Purchasing Officer Jobs – Med-Optics Ltd

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Job Title:    Purchasing Officer
Organisation: Med-Optics Ltd
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Med-Optics
Ltd is a private company that was established in 2002 to provide quality
ophthalmic and Optical services. Over the last 14 years, Med-Optics has established
itself as the top and preferred provider of quality ophthalmic services in
Uganda. Our patients can always be assured of quality eye care with attention
to detail and follow up to ensure patient satisfaction. We are contracted to
serve various insurance patients: UAP, Jubilee, ICEA, IHN, AON, CASE Medcare
and Nakasero Health Insurance.
Job Summary: The Purchasing Officer will primarily ensure
effective purchasing and delivery of goods and services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
1. Procurement
Administration:
  • In charge of drafting and negotiation of
    contracts and subsequent administration.
  • Examine performance requirements, delivery
    schedules and estimates of costs of materials, equipment and production to
    ensure completeness and accuracy.
  • Keenly review purchasing arrangements with
    suppliers including price, delivery, performance and discounts to achieve
    reduced supply chain costs.
  • Ensure compliance to purchasing procedures of
    the company.
  • Work closely with company suppliers to ensure
    the most up-to-date data is available for the supply of goods and
    services.
  • Implement improved and recommended purchase
    procedures.
2. Purchasing:
  • Establish and rationalize key Supplier
    Agreements.
  • Identify and develop purchasing processes and
    practices, to ensure the best value for expenditure on goods and services.
  • Handle activities concerned with contracts
    for purchase or sale of equipment, materials, products or services.
3. Tendering:
  • Co-ordinate the tender and quotation process
    for the company.
  • Actively monitor tender and quotation
    procedures across the company identifying any deficiencies and recommend
    any improvements.
  • Co-ordinate and ensure acquisition and
    disposal of any stocks or assets.
4. Reporting:
  • Offer technical support and advice to
    management and staff on procurement matters.
  • Compile, and update information in vendor and
    stock databases to provide effective processing, information management
    and reporting.
  • In charge of the preparation of reports and
    presentations to your supervisor as required.
  • Perform any other duties as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant should preferably hold a Degree
    in Procurement from an accredited University and a qualification in CIPS.
  • A minimum of two years’ experience in a
    purchasing/procurement role.
  • Good working knowledge of Contracting
    Principles.
  • Good working knowledge of administrative
    procedures.
  • Ability to use a range of computer software.
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Good planning and organizational skills
  • Able to follow instructions and procedures
  • Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
How to Apply: 
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their application
letters and updated CVs to alex@jeffandsanders.com.
Please don’t attach any other documents; it is not a requirement at this point.
Deadline: 3rd June, 2016 by 5:00 pm
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If
you have not heard from us by the 15th June, consider your application
unsuccessful.

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