Procurement Officer – Windle International Uganda Jobs

July 15, 2023

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Organization: Windle International Uganda (WIU)

Duty station: Kampala

Roles and responsibilities:

Participate in the planning of procurement and disposal activities of the procuring and disposing entity.
Receive and review Procurement requisitions for completeness and accuracy.
Draft bid and issue bidding documents.
Respond to inquiries on bid documents when assigned.
Participate in the development and revision of procurement policies and procedures to ensure the standardization and transparency of the procurement function
Assign, supervise, and review the work of the Procurement Assistant
Draft standard service contracts as authorized while following Procurement policies and guidelines
Conduct periodic audits of existing contracts and oversee contract modifications where authorized
Guide staff on procurement policies, procedures, and plans to ensure compliance across the organization.
Maintain and archive records related to the procurement and disposal process.
Conduct Market Research and obtain quotations locally on different items.
Participate in the procurement committee activities as assigned, ensuring compliance with operating procedures and accurate documentation of processes.
Any other duties that shall be assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or a similar course
Two years of full-time relevant working experience
Verifiable experience working in a busy NGO or INGO
Good interpretation skills of procurement regulations.
Act in a professional and ethical manner at all times including observing the confidential nature of the procurement process.
Ability to work under pressure and to meet demanding deadlines.
Highly organized with strong organizational and planning skills, ability to prioritize tasks and deliver assignments in line with the work plan.
Ability to analyze large amounts of data and compile timely reports.
Good Computer skills.