Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer
Job ID:
1072
Location:
Kampala, , Uganda
Category:
Purchasing-Procurement
Salary:
Job Views:
9
Employment Type:
Full time
Job Description:
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives mandated to coordinate the elaboration of standards and quality of products and services so as to facilitate fair trade, promote local industries and protect consumers. UNBS is currently looking for a suitable and qualified Ugandan to fill the position of Senior Procurement Officer.
Job Requirements:
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Senior Procurement Officer heads and manages the Procurement and Disposal Unit in line with the Entities procedures, laws Governing Procurement in Uganda.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate the development and implementation of Procurement Plans
Monitor the procurement and disposal process to check compliance with public procurement and disposal law
Review and submit procurement and disposal reports to the relevant authorities
Conduct regular local and global market analysis to establish trends on innovations to ensure value for money
Carry out risk management analysis in the supply chain to mitigate bottlenecks
Supervise the verification and processing of all requisitions according to budget and relevance.
Coordinate and supervise the tendering process and manage the procurement and Disposal of goods, works and services.
Establish procurement and disposal unit human resource requirement and manage performance and development of staff
Liaise with external procurement Audits and respond to queries raised.
Supervise the custody of all procurement records and files of the unit.
QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a Masters Degree in either Commerce, Economics, Business Administration or Procurement/Purchasing or any other related qualification from a recognized University/Institution
Possession of Honours degree in either Commerce, Economics, Business Administration or Procurement/Purchasing or any other related qualification from a recognized University/Institution
Possession of Professional Qualifications in CIPS
Must be computer literate with skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet applications.
Working experience of at least eight (8) years in a reputable organization
Knowledge of Business working Environment
KEY COMPETENCIES
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
High integrity, innovative, creative and self-driven.
Age: Between 30 and 45 years.
How to Apply:
Interested persons with the above requirements may submit their applications together with attached copies of all academic qualifications, copies of valid identity cards and detailed CVs with mobile telephone numbers indicated, names and contact details of three referees, to the address below in person or by courier latest 5.00pm, Friday 19th July 2013.
The Executive Director,
Uganda National Bureau of Standards,
Plot M217 Nakawa Industrial Area,
P.O Box 6329,
KAMPALA.
Deadline: 19/07/2013
Job ID:
1072
Location:
Kampala, , Uganda
Category:
Purchasing-Procurement
Salary:
Job Views:
9
Employment Type:
Full time
Job Description:
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives mandated to coordinate the elaboration of standards and quality of products and services so as to facilitate fair trade, promote local industries and protect consumers. UNBS is currently looking for a suitable and qualified Ugandan to fill the position of Senior Procurement Officer.
Job Requirements:
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Senior Procurement Officer heads and manages the Procurement and Disposal Unit in line with the Entities procedures, laws Governing Procurement in Uganda.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate the development and implementation of Procurement Plans
Monitor the procurement and disposal process to check compliance with public procurement and disposal law
Review and submit procurement and disposal reports to the relevant authorities
Conduct regular local and global market analysis to establish trends on innovations to ensure value for money
Carry out risk management analysis in the supply chain to mitigate bottlenecks
Supervise the verification and processing of all requisitions according to budget and relevance.
Coordinate and supervise the tendering process and manage the procurement and Disposal of goods, works and services.
Establish procurement and disposal unit human resource requirement and manage performance and development of staff
Liaise with external procurement Audits and respond to queries raised.
Supervise the custody of all procurement records and files of the unit.
QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a Masters Degree in either Commerce, Economics, Business Administration or Procurement/Purchasing or any other related qualification from a recognized University/Institution
Possession of Honours degree in either Commerce, Economics, Business Administration or Procurement/Purchasing or any other related qualification from a recognized University/Institution
Possession of Professional Qualifications in CIPS
Must be computer literate with skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet applications.
Working experience of at least eight (8) years in a reputable organization
Knowledge of Business working Environment
KEY COMPETENCIES
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
High integrity, innovative, creative and self-driven.
Age: Between 30 and 45 years.
How to Apply:
Interested persons with the above requirements may submit their applications together with attached copies of all academic qualifications, copies of valid identity cards and detailed CVs with mobile telephone numbers indicated, names and contact details of three referees, to the address below in person or by courier latest 5.00pm, Friday 19th July 2013.
The Executive Director,
Uganda National Bureau of Standards,
Plot M217 Nakawa Industrial Area,
P.O Box 6329,
KAMPALA.
Deadline: 19/07/2013