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Job Title:   Procurement Officer   

Organisation: UAP Old Mutual Group

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

The UAP Old Mutual Group is an integrated Financial Service business comprising Faulu Microfinance Bank, UAP and Old Mutual. The Group, which is operational in East Africa services to more than 1.2 million customers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan. The UAP Old Mutual Group now comprises of three key players as a result of the acquisition of a controlling stake in Faulu in 2014 and UAP in 2015 by Old Mutual. The acquisitions resulted in Old Mutual Kenya UAP Holdings and Faulu Microfinance Bank, forming one of the largest financial services groups with a growing footprint in East and Central Africa. UAP and Old Mutual have been major players in the financial services market in East Africa for decades. The two entities have vast experience in Insurance, Investment, Asset Management and Banking, and are passionate about helping our customers achieve their financial goals.

Job Summary:  The Procurement Officer is mainly responsible for the procurement function, which included supplier selection; supplier management; process performance management. The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end supplier selection process
• To develop excellent and effective collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and external providers Resolve supplier queries/problems and escalates where necessary
• Compiles management information reports
• Assess corporate procurement demands and identify appropriate supplier guided by the approved list of prequalified suppliers
• Identify areas of cost saving procurement procedures
• Participate in cross-functional project teams to meet specific business requirements
• Ensures material procured adheres to corporate branding governance
• Participate in cross-functional project teams to meet specific business needs
• Assess procurement risks and reporting them and facilitating mitigations measures i.e. fraud, over pricing, quality noncompliance.
• Continuously supporting the Uganda entities Finance Managers on all procurements.
• Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and costing
• Draft an appropriate service level agreement to properly evaluate the performance of suppliers, and report on this on a regular basis.
• Work with internal stakeholders to determine procurement needs, quality and delivery requirements.
• Responsible for order placement timing, supply / demand alignment, material replenishment and supplier performance
• Monitor, evaluate and improve supplier performance, according to an appropriate Service Level Agreement, on a continuous basis
• Develop sourcing strategies
• Cost saving budgeting and targeting
• Set and plan how to achieve supplier accreditation and service level management
• Payment terms negotiation, optimization and management
• To ensure all aspects of regulatory compliance are adhered to regarding the respective Procurement Policies and external requirements
• Assist in facilitating contract and tender processes, review for accuracy and seek approval from appropriate authorities
• Undertaking other duties not specifically stated which from time to time are necessary without altering the nature or level of responsibility

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelors Degree (B): Business Administration (Required)

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 8^th April 2022

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