Job Title:  Procurement Officer    

Organisation: Pride Bank Limited (PBL))

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Pride Bank Limited (PBL) was licensed at a Tier II Credit Institution by Bank of Uganda (BoU) in November 2024 and has a capital base of Ugx. 175.8 billion. Pride aims at transforming lives responsibly by focusing on three High Impact Goals: boosting sustainable agricultural value, growing sustainable SMEs to drive economic transformation and fostering economic resilience through financial inclusion while offering innovative financial and non-financial solutions to people at the base of the economic pyramid and serving customers through 42 networked branches and 5 contact offices across the country.

Job Summary:  The Procurement Officer will report to the Procurement Manager and will be based at Head Office. He/she will be responsible for implementing Pride’s Procurement and Disposal Unit (PDU) activities regarding all equipment, stationery, services, works, contracts and non-consultancy services in line with PPDA, Prides policies and the corporate plan.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Guide end users on all individual procurement and disposal methods and practices.
• Liaise with staff and compile all procurement requirements for the Company.
• Ensure preparation of solicitation documents for procurements and disposal;
• Participating in evaluation of bids
• Participate in preparing, issuing and monitoring of approved contracts.
• Guide the suppliers on procurement procedures.
• Verify documentation relating to procurement and organize the same for easy use by all interested parties.
• Verify deliveries against orders to confirm rightful quantities, quality and price.
• Verify documentation for completeness before payments are made.
• Liaise with Finance department to ensure prompt payment for delivered goods and services
• Liaise with and maintain good relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services;
• Assist in prepare periodic procurement and disposal reports to management and PPDA Authority;
• Any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• He / She should possess at least an Honours Bachelor’s   degree   in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or in any other relevant related field / Purchasing and Supplies Management, Business Administration/Commerce (Procurement and Supplies option) from a recognized institution.
• Member to CIPS is a requirement.
• Should possess 2 principal passes at A’ level and credits/pass in Mathematics and English at O’level..
• Should have at least two years working experience in procurement office or related environment.

Person Specifications:

• Ideals candidate should be knowledgeable in Public procurement and PPDA regulations. He/she should have at least two years working experience in procurement preferably in a reputable financial institution.
• The ideal candidate should be organized, with well-developed interpersonal and communication.
• He / She should be between 25 – 30 years of age.

All Internal staff should have at least good performance rating in the recent appraisal cycles.

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience and desire to make a difference, then apply immediately and send a detailed curriculum vitae, letters of recommendation from 3 referees, copies of academic transcripts, postal address and a daytime telephone contact. Interested candidates should forward their applications to the HEAD PEOPLE & CULTURE via Email to: recruitment@pridemicrofinance.co.ug

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted