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Position Title: SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICE
Organisation: Uganda
National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
Reports : to the
Executive Director
Background
information;
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.
Age: Between 30 and 45 years.
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.
Mode of Application:
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.
