Job opportunity for Procurement Supervisor at Centenary Bank

Job Title: Procurement Supervisor

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Procurement Manager

About US:

Centenary Bank is the leading Commercial Micro Finance Bank in Uganda serving over 1,300,000 clients (a quarter of the banking population) in 58branches spread countrywide. We are one of Uganda’s top three financialorganisations, employing more than 1,900 people. Joining Centenary Bank is an opportunity to use your skills and experience in tackling real world problems.

Job Summary: The Procurement Supervisor will support Centenary Bank through the maintenance of an updated and comprehensive price database, vendor database, register of specifications for supplies and services; Follow up implementation of Tender Committee decisions and coordinate procurements in a timely manner and monitor supplier’s performance in line with PAMM and the existing Service Level Agreements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage the processing of Bank procurements in line with policy guidelines.
Offer technical support and expertise to various stakeholders in the development of specifications and Terms of References for Bank procurements.
In charge of organizing and monitoring the implementation of systematic and periodical disposal of Assets in line with the Procurement and disposal policy.
Maintain an updated and comprehensive database of approved specifications for all procurements made in line with Bank Policy requirements.
The Procurement Supervisor will serve as the primary contact between the bank and the suppliers/providers procurements related matters.
Carryout supplier analysis, price surveys, supplier risk management and assists in the periodic appraisal of the Bank’s supplier base.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Procurement Manager.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The Centenary Bank Procurement Supervisor should hold an Honors Bachelors’ Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management or CIPS qualification.
At least three to four years’ experience in a procurement related field
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with consistent follow up and feedback to customers.
Good report writing skills
Ability to make presentations to different audiences and to communicate information and ideas in an organised and understandable manner.
Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
Excellent planning skills (daily , monthly, and annually to meet strategic objectives)
Creativity in handling customer complaints and requests to ensuretimely delivery beyond expectations.
Ability to plan, budget, schedule, organize and engage stakeholders on key procurement priorities
Computer literacy and IT skills

NB: Applicants with pass degrees need not apply. All those who responded the first time need not re-apply.

How to Apply:

All candidates who desire to join Centenary Bank should send their applications by following the instructions below; downloading an application form for employment, download here, filling it and enclosing an application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three professional referees and copies of academic testimonials/certificates and send the application to:

General Manager Human Resources, Centenary Bank, P.O. Box 1892 —Kampala, Uganda.

Note: While we thank all applicants for your interest. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Deadline: 16^th October 2015 by 5:00 pm