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Senior Procurement Officer  Job – Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB)

Job Title:   Senior Procurement Officer   

Organisation: Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager, Procurement

About US:

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) is established as a Statutory Body under the Uganda Registration Services Bureau Act Cap. 210. The Bureau is a key player in Commercial, Civil and Intellectual Property Rights Registration that facilitate private sector development and vital statistics for national planning.

Job Summary:  The Senior Procurement Officer will work closely with the Manager, Procurement in implementing management procurement and/or disposal decisions in accordance with appropriate laws, policies and guidelines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Participates in formulating plans and strategies for procurement.
  • Works closely with the Manager, Procurement to invite potential suppliers who want to be pre-qualified during the accounting period.
  • Liaises with other Directorates and departments to identify their procurement needs for the accounting period and compiles a master procurement list for the entire organisation.
  • Consults the Finance department and other Directorates in developing a procurement schedule for purposes of cash flow or to avoid cash flow bottlenecks.
  • Prepares contracts, develops and implements systems for monitoring and evaluating suppliers’ performance.
  • Prepares tender documents and manages the tendering process within the established guidelines of the Bureau and in compliance with PPDA procedures.
  • Prepares tender papers for approval by the Manager, Procurement before they are published in the media.
  • Implements appropriate sourcing strategies to achieve value for money and ensures an adequate source of supplies and stock levels.
  • Develops and/or maintains specifications of the various goods to be procured and where he/she obtains samples he/she keeps those samples and ensures that goods supplied match with the samples given.
  • Coordinates the preparation of monthly procurement reports and submits them to PPDA and URSB contracts committee. He /She thereafter responds to any communications from PPDA and/or other organisations or individuals regarding procurement as par the PDDA rules.
  • Receives tender or bid documents and prepares for evaluation by the tender/procurement committee.
  • Ensures accurate maintenance and safe storage of records for all procurement activities.
  • Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Manager, Procurement.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold an Honors Degree in Procurement and Supplies Management or Business Administration with specialization in purchasing and supplies, or a related field from a recognized institution.
  • Possession of CIPS is an added advantage.
  • At least three years of experience in procurement in a large and reputable organisation.
  • Ability to manage tenders, negotiations, contract placements, delivery and payments.
  • Computer literacy and proficiency in specific financial and purchasing software systems.
  • Strategic, conceptual thinking and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated high level of integrity.

How to Apply:

ALL Applicants must use ONLY the provided Application form, Click Here, and email it to jobs@ursb.go.ug before the deadline.

Deadline: 22nd May 2023

Miiro Allan

I am a team player who is committed to learning, excellence, ethics and people, also an excellent communicator with great interest in technology innovations, branding and communications for Business and passion for community service and positive change.

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