Job Title: Procurement Officer
Organisation: Pride Bank Limited (PBL))
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Pride Bank Limited (PBL) was licensed at a Tier II Credit Institution by Bank of Uganda (BoU) in November 2024 and has a capital base of Ugx. 175.8 billion. Pride aims at transforming lives responsibly by focusing on three High Impact Goals: boosting sustainable agricultural value, growing sustainable SMEs to drive economic transformation and fostering economic resilience through financial inclusion while offering innovative financial and non-financial solutions to people at the base of the economic pyramid and serving customers through 42 networked branches and 5 contact offices across the country.
Job Summary: The Procurement Officer will report to the Procurement Manager and will be based at Head Office. He/she will be responsible for implementing Pride’s Procurement and Disposal Unit (PDU) activities regarding all equipment, stationery, services, works, contracts and non-consultancy services in line with PPDA, Prides policies and the corporate plan.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Guide end users on all individual procurement and disposal methods and practices.
- Liaise with staff and compile all procurement requirements for the Company.
- Ensure preparation of solicitation documents for procurements and disposal;
- Participating in evaluation of bids
- Participate in preparing, issuing and monitoring of approved contracts.
- Guide the suppliers on procurement procedures.
- Verify documentation relating to procurement and organize the same for easy use by all interested parties.
- Verify deliveries against orders to confirm rightful quantities, quality and price.
- Verify documentation for completeness before payments are made.
- Liaise with Finance department to ensure prompt payment for delivered goods and services
- Liaise with and maintain good relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services;
- Assist in prepare periodic procurement and disposal reports to management and PPDA Authority;
- Any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- He / She should possess at least an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or in any other relevant related field / Purchasing and Supplies Management, Business Administration/Commerce (Procurement and Supplies option) from a recognized institution.
- Member to CIPS is a requirement.
- Should possess 2 principal passes at A’ level and credits/pass in Mathematics and English at O’level..
- Should have at least two years working experience in procurement office or related environment.
Person Specifications:
- Ideals candidate should be knowledgeable in Public procurement and PPDA regulations. He/she should have at least two years working experience in procurement preferably in a reputable financial institution.
- The ideal candidate should be organized, with well-developed interpersonal and communication.
- He / She should be between 25 – 30 years of age.
All Internal staff should have at least good performance rating in the recent appraisal cycles.
How to Apply:
If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience and desire to make a difference, then apply immediately and send a detailed curriculum vitae, letters of recommendation from 3 referees, copies of academic transcripts, postal address and a daytime telephone contact. Interested candidates should forward their applications to the HEAD PEOPLE & CULTURE via Email to: [email protected]
Deadline: 25th April 2025
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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