Procurement Officer-Temporal job at CARE Uganda
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Vacancy title:
Procurement Officer-Temporal

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Transportation & Logistics ]

Jobs at:

CARE Uganda

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 05 2025 

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kampala, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 22 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
Overall Summary Of Post
The Procurement Officer is accountable for the timely and efficient procurement of goods and services in accordance with
CARE policies and procedures, donor, and government regulations. She/he will ensure that goods and services procured meet
programmatic/operational needs, are of good quality and attain value for money.

Roles And Responsibilities
Job Responsibility 1: Procurement management (90%)
• Ensure that all procurement activities are carried out in line with CARE policies and procedures, donor,
and government regulations.
• Collaborate with various programs and functional departments to identify procurement needs and
develop procurement plans to ensure that the right goods and services are acquired at the right time, in
the right quantity, and at the right price.
• Coordinate the periodic review and update of the procurement plans to ensure that all needs are identified
and that the plans are kept alive.
• Monitoring the implementation of procurement plans.
• Review product specifications or scope of work, terms of reference for services to ensure that
specifications are clear, objective, and complete.
• Drive procurement efficiency through forward planning and putting Framework Agreements (FWAs) in
place.
• Manage the entire procurement cycle including but not limited to sourcing for bids, preparation of
summary bid analysis, negotiation, and issuance of purchase orders.
• Take the lead in bidding and tender processes, preparation, and issuance of EOI, RFQ, ITB, RFP or other
tender documents as required.
• Ensure that order schedules and delivery lead times are met and in line with agreed terms and conditions.
• Monitor contract management by user departments to ensure implementation of contracts in accordance
with terms and conditions of the contract.
• Periodically analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply-based issues,
minimize risks, ensure continuity of supply, and identify emerging vendors in the markets across the
region.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure that all procurement documentation is up to date
and properly filed.

Job Responsibility 2: Promote Gender Equity and Diversity and Safeguarding Practices (5%)
•Practice a behavior that is consistent with CARE’s core values, and promotion of gender equity and diversity goals.
•Plays a leadership role in identifying and implementing initiatives that enhance CARE’s commitment to gender and diversity.
•Ensure that CARE Safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to by all and the staff that S/he supervisors both directly and indirectly.
•Ensure that staff and related personnel under your jurisdiction are familiar with the following organizational policies and procedures and can identify when needed how these may have been breached, The CI Safeguarding policy, Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse and Child Abuse, The anti-discrimination and harassment policy, The code of conduct and the organizations Values.
Job Responsibility 3: Any other duties (5%)

Qualifications
Education
?Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (Business Administration, Procurement/ purchasing, Logistics) or equivalent.
?Relevant professional qualification in Procurement and or Supply Chain Management (CIPS qualification or equivalent is preferred)

Experience
• Minimum of 2-5 years of progressive responsibility in procurement, 2 of which were spent in an international development organization in a similar role dealing with both local and international procurement.

Skills & Core Competencies
?Strong knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and procedures including donor regulations and statutory laws.
?Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
?Ability to analyze information, evaluate options, and make informed decisions.
?Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail.
?Proficient in using procurement software and other relevant tools.
?Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
?Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
?Recognized ability to exercise sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Logistics/ Transportation/ Procurement jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, February 05 2025
Duty Station: Kampala
Posted: 22-01-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 22-01-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 22-01-2066
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