JOB DETAILS:
Overview:
• URC is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer for the USAID Uganda Health Activity (UHA), a five-year program. The purpose of UHA is to support the Government of Uganda’s (GOU’s) efforts to increase the survival and well-being of vulnerable populations and improve overall health system resilience in seven priority regions. The program will strengthen the quality and availability of MNCH, FP/RH, nutrition, and facility-level WASH services as well as health systems at the regional-, district-, facility-, and community-levels.

Responsibilities:
• The Procurement Officer will coordinate the procurement of supplies and equipment for supported health units and program activities. S/he will be responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient functioning of all procurement and disposal activities of the project.

Specific responsibilities include the following:
• Oversee procurement processes, including review of purchase requisitions, request for quotations, supplier selection, negotiations, purchase and delivery forms, and coordination with the stock management officer.
• Spearhead the process of supplier pre-Qualification and management.
• Develop Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for the procurement of routine supplies and services.
• Management of leases, contracts and agreements for services and goods
• Ensure URC and USAID procurement policies and procedures are adhered to
• Receive orders from program staff, ensuring the follow-up of the local purchases supplied, payments, and delivery confirmation.
• Procurement of printing for training materials (stationary, manuals, handouts, etc.) and stationary for workshops, and other events.
• Update and maintain the project procurement tracker, PO log, BPA tracker and commitment tracking.
• Stay abreast of donor policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; compile and update applicable local policies; and train URC’s program and partner staff in these policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Excellent writing, management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines and strategy.
• Proven ability to set priorities, multi-task and work collaboratively as well as independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications:
Required Experience and Qualifications
• A Bachelors of Procurement and Logistics Management or Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration or any other business related field.
• 5 years of practical experience in the field of Procurement and Supply management with demonstrable knowledge of Public Procurement Laws of Uganda PPDA guidelines and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of USAID and its contractual, procurement and reporting requirements.
• Advanced Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel spreadsheets, word processing, power point, and electronic mail).

This job is open to candidates legally authorized to work in Uganda. No allowances have been budgeted for this position.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value and seek diversity in our workforce