Join Our WhatsApp Platform

Senior Procurement Officer

Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
Company Logo
Uganda Railway Corporation (URC)

Procurement and Logistics Total Positions: Location: Kampala, Uganda Full-time Salary: Not mentioned Posted 1 year ago
JOB PURPOSE: To support the execution of procurement activities by managing the end-to-end procurement processes for assigned categories or projects, ensuring value for money, adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks, and timely delivery of goods, services, and works.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinating and monitoring activities for the performance of the Procurements. • ICarry out Procurement and Disposal Planning for the entity, coordinate the departmental plans and overall organizational procurement plan. • Coordinate and monitor the entity’s procurement and disposal function in line with the • PPDA Act and Regulations and Donor funded Regulations. • Coordinate and supervise the tendering process in line with PPDA Regulations and Donor funded Procedures. • Preparing appropriate Bidding Documents and managing entire procurement processes. • Coordinate preparation of monthly procurement Management Information Reports. • Monitor procurement expenditure in comparison with the organizational budget. • Facilitating the operations and preparing reports for the Contracts Committee. • Ensuring that URC list of providers is up to date and managing Evaluation Committee. • Ensuring proper Record keeping and safe custody of Procurement and Disposal documentation. • Conduct Procurement training and development of needs assessments and Coordinate training activities in liaison with PPDA, HR and other stakeholders. • Managing the relationship with all the stakeholders in the procurement process and guiding them on the procedure for Bidding during pre-bid meeting. • Participation in Project Developments and drafting the Procurement Plan inline with the • Donor Requirements. • Drafting bid notices (Advertisements) addendum, best evaluated bidder and contract award notifications. • Preparing, Updating and Managing the Procurement track of all the Projects and follow up for monitoring and management.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business • Administration, Commerce or other related discipline from a recognized University. • Master’s Degree in Procurement, Economics, Business Administration, Project Planning and Management or related discipline is an added advantage. • Must be a member of a recognized Professional Body such as Institute of Purchasing • Professionals of Uganda (IPPU)and Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (MCIPS). • A certificate in Contract Management and specification Development is an added advantage. • Good Knowledge of Computer Software Systems and Procurement Systems. • EXPERIENCE • A minimum of six (6) years of experience in undertaking Procurement in the Public Sector, at least three (3) years working as a Procurement Officer. • Previous experience in processing high value contracts subject to international competition, Donor Funded Procurement Procedures and in working with multi-Sectoral teams is an added advantage. • Working knowledge of the PPDA Procurement Rules and Procedures. • Should be below 45 Years of Age.
HOW TO APPLY
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Beware of fraud stars.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Deadline: Expired
Join Channel
Share this job post:


About The Employer

EMAIL:
Related Jobs
ThinkWell Uganda Deadline: Open until filled
Aqua Group Deadline: Open until filled
US Embassy in Uganda Deadline: Open until filled
IDI Deadline: 16 Nov 2026
Baylor Uganda Deadline: Closing soon
AGL Deadline: Open until filled
Twyford International Uganda Deadline: Open until filled
Threeways Shipping Services Deadline: Open until filled
Threeways Shipping Services Deadline: Open until filled
True North Uganda Deadline: Closing today
Utopia Thrive Deadline: 30 Jan 2027
Backbone Uganda Deadline: Closing today
Catholic Relief Services Deadline: Open until filled
Nile Breweries Deadline: Closing today
Twyford International Uganda Deadline: Open until filled
Asili Deadline: 25 Nov 2026
Nellions Uganda Deadline: Closing soon
Educate! Deadline: Open until filled
African Global Logistics Deadline: Open until filled
MAERSK Deadline: Open until filled
Kalilbn Services Ltd Deadline: 17 Nov 2026
Medical Teams International Uganda Deadline: Open until filled
Don Swift Company Deadline: Open until filled
Amref Health Deadline: 20 Nov 2026
Baikal Financial Services Deadline: Open until filled
Amref Health Deadline: 20 Nov 2026
Movit Products Deadline: 18 Nov 2026
Malaria Consortium Deadline: Open until filled
Share this job post:
Join Channel