Procurement Officer

Kampala, Central Region
Permanent
Full-time

24 days ago

DescriptionUganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA) is hiring a Procurement Officer to coordinate, monitor and provide technical support in the implementation of Procurement and Disposal of Assets function for the Authority to ensure value for money.Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Providing technical support in the development of appropriate internal procurement and disposal of assets controls and procedure consistent with the legal and regulatory framework;
Facilitating and providing technical support on Procurement planning process, budgeting, control of public resources and, any other matter concerning Procurement and Disposal of Assets in the Authority;
Preparing the procurements and disposal bids and participate in evaluation processes;
Preparing, administering and issuing approved contracts;
Liaising with suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of procured products;
Following-up with User departments to provide information required for procurement planning;
Preparing Statement of Requirements (Bill of Quantities); and
Monitoring, establishing and reporting on progress in regard to contracts implementation.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Either: An Honors Bachelor's degree in either Procurement or Supply Chain Management or Bachelor of Commerce [BCOM], Bachelor of Business [BBA] with specialization in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from a recognized awarding institution.
Or: Full professional Qualification/Membership of Procurement/Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (CIPS,ISM,CILT) from a recognised awarding institution
Work Experience Nil

Required Competencies:Technical

Procurement Planning, Disposal and Contract Management
Accountability
Risk Management
Information & Communications Technology (ICT)
Leadership and teamwork

Behavioural

Ethics and Integrity
Concern for quality and standards
Networking and Inter-Personal Relations
Effective Communication
Innovative and Proactive
Decision-making and Problem-solving

Applying InstructionsInterested candidates, who fully meet the requirements, should submit their applications with a comprehensive curriculum vitae with three (3) referees and their daytime contact details, copies of academic certificates and transcripts, and other relevant certificates, including O and A Level, Bachelor's Degree and Post Graduate Academic and Professional Qualifications online.The application and all attachments should be sent as one file in PDF format properly labelled with the Applicants name and position applied for.ONLY applications submitted online will be considered.Applicants who do not hear from us should consider their applications unsuccessful.Applicants can only apply for a maximum of two (2) positions.All applications should be addressed to:The Executive Director,Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA),6Th floor, Communications House,Plot 1 Colville Street, Kampala. Uganda

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