JOB PURPOSE:
Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the role holder will be responsible for executing the Bank’s Procurement processes for the assigned category including Procurement requests, supplier selection, bids evaluation, order processing, facilitation of approvals by the Procurement Committee and services’ evaluation.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Support in the receipt of feedback on the service provision of the external service providers, and management of the feedback to ensure compliance.
• Build sustainable relationships with all relevant external stakeholders to secure the necessary customer relationships and benefits.
• Implement the Bank’s procurement system, policies, and procedures; and recommend reviews where necessary.
• Fast tracking user requests/requisitions/requirements, LPOs, Procurement orders, in-ward deliveries of inventory/ supplies/ equipment and prompt updating/feedback to stakeholders on the status of procurements.
• Implement early strategic sourcing involvement in the project lifecycle to better influence strategy and results through the establishment of commodity-specific category advisory boards.
• Implement effective category strategies across the appropriate lines of business and/or the entire enterprise.
• Implement sourcing strategies and market approach, negotiating “best in class” commercial solutions aligned to business drivers or delivering specified components thereof.
• Benchmark new processes, approaches, and technology that will continually drive improvements on performance and business results.
• Implementation of strategic sourcing principles.
• Control and manage Procurement related documentation for reference and audit purposes.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement or Business Degree.
• CIPS or equivalent Procurement professional qualification.
• At least 3 years demonstrated work experience in Procurement, Contract, and Supply chain management.
• Extensive strategic purchasing and supply knowledge.
• Problem solving skills to analyse information to evaluate internal and external demand and external supplier information and extract critical cost opportunities.
• Attention to detail and ability to assimilate, appraise and extract information quickly when faced with numerous ad hoc queries.
• Demonstrated knowledge in IT related procurements will be an added advantage.
• Ability to influence clients.
• Experience in Procurement processes.
• Experience in Inventory Management.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Ethics and Integrity.
• Results oriented.
• Highly motivated and innovative.
• Negotiation skills.
• Strong Analytical skills.
• Communication skills.
Job application procedure
If you believe you meet the requirements as noted above, please forward your application with a detailed CV including present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates (University Transcript, O & A level), by close of business on Wednesday 20th March 2024 to the email address indicated below;
More Information
- Address Kampala, Uganda, East Africa
