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Procurement Specialist-Lab

Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
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Chemonics International Inc

Category: Procurement and Logistics Total Positions: Location: Kampala, Uganda Full-time Salary: Attractive Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Serve as the primary contact for sourcing lab commodities and monitoring order fulfillment progress. • Collaborate with the Procurement Advisor-Lab and DCP ISC Manager to ensure orders are processed and documentation complies with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). • Achieve at least 80% on-time delivery (OTD) and on-time in full (OTIF) by managing orders from request to delivery, including: • Ensuring accuracy of delivery and financial commitments. • Following protocols and securing internal (Finance, Risk) and external (USAID) approvals. • Tracking cycle times, analyzing risks to orders, and proposing solutions, communicating progress to the Procurement Advisor and DCP ISC Manager. • Liaising with GHSC-QA or FHI360 to ensure product testing and compliance with standards. • Monitoring supplier adherence to contract commitments. • Working with the Deliver/Return team to ensure timely delivery. • Utilize procurement tools (e.g., ARTMIS) to ensure timely and accurate order placement for lab commodities. • Support the Procurement Advisor-Lab in establishing and implementing Decentralized Procurement strategies for the PSM Uganda Program. • Participate in regular reviews and updates of supply plans for lab commodities, collaborating with the Quantification Procurement Planning Unit (QPPU) to ensure timely and accurate supply plans. • Build and maintain relationships with local and international suppliers. • Provide timely notifications of expected shipments to supply chain stakeholders (QPPU, Joint Medical Stores) to ensure warehouse readiness. • Conduct regular verification of GHSC-PSM procured stock at the central warehouse and service delivery points (SDPs). • Submit regular activity reports, including monthly and quarterly progress updates. • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Procurement Advisor-Lab.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a related field; a master’s or advanced degree preferred. • Minimum 3 years of experience in laboratory commodity supply chain management (forecasting, supply planning, procurement). • Knowledge of USAID funding, contractual, and reporting requirements preferred; experience with USAID-funded health programs is a plus. • Familiarity with distribution operating systems, logistics, and program procurement. • Proficiency in MS Office (word processing and spreadsheets). • Strong leadership, motivation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. • Experience using program information systems. • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. • Level of Effort and Location • Position Type: Full-time (8 hours/day) • Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda, with intermittent travel within the country • Supervision: Reports to the GHSC-PSM Procurement Advisor-Lab
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a cover letter highlighting your experience and an updated CV showcasing relevant qualifications to Ugandaprocurement@ghsc-psm.org by June 2, 2025. Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may close early if filled. Filling this role is contingent upon USAID approval and funding. Disclaimer: This position is subject to USAID approval and funding availability.
Deadline: Expired
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