Tuesday 25 September 2012

Procurement Officer Job Vacancy in Uganda at Joint Medical Store


Job Title: Procurement Officer

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

Place and follow up purchase orders (with foreign and local suppliers) for goods, works and services in accordance with JMS Procurement guidelines and procedures.
Monitor implementation and adherence lo contract terms and conditions, and prepare periodic procurement performance reports,
Generate and analyze weekly reports on stock outs and outstanding purchase and pro-actively liaise with the relevant parties for timely deliveries
Participate in commercial assessment of both existing and potential suppliers and service providers for JMS and recommend rational actions
Effectively utilize the Management Information System’s procurement module for effective management of the procurement cycle.
Implement all operational, legal and regulatory requirements to facilitate inspection of ordered items.
Maintain and promote sound relationship with suppliers, service providers, and internal stakeholders in order to foster constructive feedback and continuous Improvement.
Pro-actively liaise with clearing agents on matters relating to JMS’s consignments in transit, bond, customs etc
Qualifications and experience

Bachelor degree in Business, Commerce, Procurement Logistics, Pharmacy or other relevant fields specializing in Procurement and Logistics Management.
Professional Qualifications in Procurement (CIPS) and Membership to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
At least three (3) years working experience in procurement operations in a busy environment, and reputable organization,
Relevant working experience with medicines and medical equipment will be an added advantage.
Practical experience in using Microsoft office applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS, Access, PowerPoint)
Competencies and skills:

High level of integrity.
Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work as part of a team
Will developed oral and written communication skills.
Good analytical and problem solving skills.
Able to work with figures and pay attention to detail
Able to handle multiple tasks, prioritize work load and use initiative to meet deadlines.

How to Apply

Joint Medical Store (JUS) is a Church founded private not-for-profit organization whose mission is to supply medicines, medical equipment and related healthcare services, and training of assured quality to the people of Uganda at affordable prices.
JMS is seeking to recruit a qualified, competent and motivated Procurement Officer to join their Procurement team. The post holder will report to Head of Procurement
Interested applicants should send their applications enclosing photocopies of their academic certificates, CV with three names of referees (who are not relatives), and day-time telephone contacts to the address below.
Only short fisted candidates will be contacted.

The Head of Human Resource and Administration
Joint Medical Store
P.O. Box 4501, Kampala