DEADLINE: 19/05/2025

Procurement Officer  

Full-time

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is hiring a reliable and efficient Procurement Officer

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   Reporting to the Head Procurement Unit; the successful candidate shall be required to perform the following duties;

    • Assist in preparation of the annual procurement and disposal plans and monitor their implementation
    • Assist in managing the procurement and disposal activities except the adjudication
    • Implement the decisions of the contracts committee
    • Advise user departments on and recommend individual procurement and disposal procedures, methods and practices.
    • Check and prepare statement of requirements.
    • Prepare bid documents and advertisements of bid opportunities. Issue approved bidding documents and any amendments.
    • Maintain a providers’ list and continuously update it.
    • Manage pre-bid meetings.
    • Manage bid closing and bid openings and the evaluation process.
    • Make recommendations for award of contract to the contract committee. Prepare and issue approved contract documents.
    • Monitor contract executions to ensure implementation is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the awarded contracts.
    • Report any significant departures from the terms and conditions of an awarded contract to the awarded officer
    • Maintain and archive records of procurement and disposal process. Prepare monthly reports for Management and the Authority.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • Honours degree in either Commerce or Business Administration majoring in Procurement or Procurement/Purchasing or any other related qualification from a recognised University/Institution
  • Possession of Professional Qualification in CIPS will be an added advantage
  • Must be computer literate with skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet applications.
  • Working experience in the same or related field of at least three (3) years in a reputable organisation
  • Must be conversant with the PPDA Act
  • Knowledge of Business working Environment Age: Between 25 and 35 years.

 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

  • Use your Email Address for Registration
  • Fill in all Tabs as per the Application
  • Attach your updated CV with Mobile Telephone Numbers, Copies of Academic/Professional Qualifications and National Identity Card (NIN) under the Tab for Documents
  • Complete your Application by clicking the Tab for “Submit Application”
  • No Hand Delivered Applications will be received

 

Please Note

  • Any form of Canvassing will lead to Automatic Disqualification.
  • UNBS does not request for any Payments or favors at any stage of Recruitment
  • Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted
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About Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

Industry: Procurement & Logistics
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Cooperatives responsible for Standardization, Quality Assurance, Metrology (Measurement), and Laboratory Testing (SQMT) with the objectives of facilitating fair trade, promoting local industries and protecting consumers.

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