Procurement Officer Careers – Kabale University (KAB)

Organisation: Kabale University (KAB)
Duty Station: Kabale, Uganda
About US:
Kabale
University (KAB) was established as a not-for-profit community institution in
2002 and it has transformed from a private into a public University. Kabale
University is, therefore, a unique institution, enjoying the status of being
the first ever institution of its kind in Uganda, to metamorphose from private
to public – and having been granted a Charter – the last stage of accreditation
by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education.
Job Summary: The Procurement Officer will support Kabale
University in the procurement of goods, services, works and disposal of assets.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Charged with the preparation of procurement
    plans for the University
  • Manage overall direction, coordination and
    evaluation of procurement for the University
  • Carry out all procurement and contracting
    activities including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation and
    preparation of Contracts
  • Identify cost reduction opportunities to
    achieve efficiency and value for money
  • Keenly review current processes for
    procurement and make recommendations where appropriate
  • Prepare and submit periodic reports to management
    on purchasing, controls and processes.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant should preferably hold a Master’s
    degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
  • Possession of Chartered Institute of
    Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) qualification will be an added advantage.
  • A minimum of four years’ experience in the
    related field in a reputable organisation.
How to Apply:
All
candidates are encouraged to send their applications, with copies of detailed
typed Curriculum Vitae, giving full details of applicants’ education and
qualifications, work experience, present salary, postal and telephone contacts,
names and telephone contacts of three referees, and copies of transcripts and
certificates, should be sent to:
The
University Secretary
Kabale
University
Kikungiri
Campus
P.O
Box 317 Kabale, Uganda.
Deadline: 25th April 2016
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