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• Preparing
  and issuing of purchase orders for local and international purchases in
  the Navision accounting system with all associated tasks.
• Conducting
  daily update of the intranet on all progress pertaining to the daily
  procurement transactions.
• Solicitation
  for quotations and analysing the quotations in a way that fully complies
  with all relevant purchasing SOP and policies.
• Supporting
  the tender process with all associated tasks for values above £20,000.
• Ensure
  that services offered by a supplier match the specifications, terms
  of references and scope of works for goods, services and draft contracts
  in liaison with project leaders and users.
• Follow
  up on delivery of orders and resolve discrepancies, delays or complaints
  that arise and take appropriate actions
• Maintain
  and update the approved suppliers’ database as well as supplier
  relationship management.
• Managing,
  coordinating and monitoring procurement functions in accordance with
  approved policies and procedures and business best practices.
• Working
  closely with freight and clearing agencies both locally and
  internationally to ship goods and clear through customs.
• Guiding
  the suppliers and the MRC/UVRI staff on procurement procedures; Liaising
  with and maintaining good relationships with suppliers to ensure
  timely delivery of goods and services; overseeing the development and
  finalization of all specifications for all requirements;
• Assisting
  the Unit in the identification of reliable sources of supply by:
  Conducting market research by reviewing catalogues and trade
  directories, interviewing sales persons, browsing internet and keeping
  abreast of technological innovations;
• Maintaining
  and updating preferred suppliers’ database as well as supplier
  relationship management.
• Maintaining
  and updating the contract register for all contracts.
• International
  and local purchase reconciliations through the oracle and dynamics
  systems.

• The
  applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply chain
  Management.
• Full/Part
  Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) will be of an
  added advantage.
• At
  least two years’ experience in a busy procurement office of an
  international organisation.
• Previous
  experience in a similar position within a Medical/Scientific organization
  will be of added advantage.
• Previous
  experience working with the Navision ERP package, MS Office programs,
  knowledge of Ugandan Public Procurement Act

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