Job Title: SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER (1)
Job Description
Department: STATUTORY BODIES
Post: SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER
REF: BUS/DSC/08/2013
Salary Scale: Uganda Government Scale U3
Age: 25 and above
Job purpose: To coordinate, monitor and provide technical support in the implementation of Procurement and Disposal of assets function for the Municipality to ensure value for money.
Minimum qualifications and experience:
EITHER: An Honors Bachelors Degree in Procurement / Purchasing and Supplies or Business Administration (with a bias in Procurement and Supplies) or Commerce (with a bias in Procurement and Supplies) plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Procurement Management from a recognized awarding Institution.
OR: Full professional qualification in Supply Chain Management (CISP) plus Post Graduate Diploma in Public Procurement Management from a recognized awarding Institution.
At least three (3) years relevant experience as a Procurement Officer from a Public or reputable organization.
Duties:
• Procuring goods and services in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Enforcing adherence to procurement regulations (Government or Donor)
• Preparing bidding documents and contracts
• Developing appropriate systems, procedures and guidelines for Procurement Secretariat and Contracts Committee.
• Evaluating bids for high value and specialized procurement and disposals.
• Preparing, administering and issuing approved contracts.
AND
• Liaising with suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
How to Apply
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill vacant posts in Busia District. Application Forms (PS Form 3) 2008 are obtainable from the Secretaries of District Service Commissions or Chief Administrative Officers’ offices. Applications in triplicate should be addressed to:
The Secretary,
District Service Commission,
PO. Box 124, Busia.
Those in Government service should route their applications through their Heads of Department/Institution who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.
Photocopies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae, passport size photographs and any relevant documents should be attached.
Deadline: 25th April 2013
