Procurement Jobs – Contracts and Supplier Relations Manager at Umeme

Organisation: Umeme
Limited
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
About Umeme:
Umeme Limited is an Electricity
Distribution Company listed on the Uganda and Nairobi Securities Exchange, with
Actis’ Infrastructure 2 fund as a majority investor. Actis is a leading
investor in the emerging markets, managing over US$4.8bn worth of investment on
behalf of more than 100 institutional investors, including the Commonwealth
Development Corporation (CDC), a UK Government owned company.
Job Summary: The Contracts
and Supplier Relations Manager will provide an efficient and effective Contracts
Management and Supplier Relations function, within a high performing Contracts
Division with annual activity levels up to USD 100 million, to ensure that the
Umeme 5 year Capital Investment Plan is delivered on time, within budget and
that all Umeme requirements for goods and services can be met.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The
    candidate should be a Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or
    equivalent internationally recognized professional qualification.
  • Ten
    or more years experience in a similar position preferably in a utility or
    a business with similar range and complexity.
  • Experience
    in use of FIDIC contracts in engagements of consultants and contractors
  • The
    ability to influence stakeholders of all levels right up to the most
    senior business partners
  • Experience
    with 3rd party delivery
  • Experience
    in change management with the ability to deliver business transformation
    programmes both as a manager, and as part of the team.
  • An
    excellent communicator, with keen negotiation skills and a hands-on
    approach.
  • Comprehensive
    knowledge of Supplier management and contract management is desirable
  • Knowledge
    of supplier management activities.
  • Ability
    to influence stakeholders up to Head of Function.
  • Ability
    to deliver change as an individual and as part of a team
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates
with the above requirements should send their applications with detailed
curriculum vitae to the: Human Resource Transformation Manager Umeme at Lugogo,
plot 5C 3rd Street Industrial Area, Kampala, uganda or via e-mail to recruit.hr@umeme.co.ug .
Deadline: Friday 6th September, 2013, 15:00.
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