Procurement Officer job at United Future Foundation

Vacancy title:
Procurement Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Management ]

Jobs at:

United Future Foundation

Deadline of this Job:
08 October 2021  

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kampala , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 06, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Procurement Officer shall oversee purchasing activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality. Other responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining positive supplier relations, evaluating supply options, approving purchases, and maintaining accurate records. The position requires an analytical mind and keep up with product and service trends. Ultimately, a top Procurement Officer should be able to negotiate well and ensure that all purchases comply with UFFU standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and identify the most profitable suppliers and initiate business partnerships.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, contacts etc.
• Preparing plans, budgets, cost analysis, and reports.
• Assist the Operations Manager in coordinating and operating the Tender Purchase Committee such as checking/verifying quotations, negotiation with suppliers, monitoring goods delivery etc.
• Develop and refine UFFU’s procurement policies and procedures.
• Review, update and build up standardized contract terms for the procurement of various goods/ services.
• Following and enforcing the company’s procurement policies and procedures.
• Facilitate formulation of the annual procurement plan; provide guidance and training to staff on issues and enhance planning for the procurement of goods and services.
• Follow-up on staff to control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.

Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s in Procurement and Logistics, Accounting, Business Management or a similar field.
• 2+ years of experience as a Procurement Officer or in a similar position in a busy organisation.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market.
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
• Experience in collecting, analyzing and using data to make decisions.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizing, planning, analyzing and problem solving skills Organizing and problem solving skills.
• Very good computer skills for analyzing data, information consolidation and track measures (excel)
• Understanding of non-profit organizations procurement processes and procedures.

Skills and Abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and adept at interpersonal relationships including conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise multiple projects simultaneously and exercise confidentiality.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• A self-starter with enthusiasm and initiative that can also manage ambiguity, the ability to respond adeptly to rapidly changing priorities and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics.

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send an application letters enclosing a detailed Curriculum Vitae, current salary information, telephone contact and details of at least 3 references addressed to: the Human Resource Manager, UFFU through email address jobsug@schoolforlife.org.au  by close of business 8th October 2021. The subject of the email should clearly reflect the position applied for and also outline the applicant’s salary expectations.
UFFU is an equal opportunity employer, while we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.


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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 08 October 2021
Duty Station: Kampala
Posted: 06-10-2021
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 06-10-2021
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 06-10-2065
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