Vacancy announcement

Introduction:
MU-JHU Care Ltd – MU-JHU Research Collaboration is currently seeking any, competent and high caliber individual with the described qualifications to apply for the Procurement Manager position:

This person will have the following duties and responsibilities:
-Responsible for the procurement of supplies through the development and implementation of strategic supply plans and the management of supplier relationship to improve purchasing transactions within the established project specified time frame.

-Other areas of responsibility will include price negotiation, planning, inventory control, and quality control.
-Negotiating and Administration of purchasing contracts and service agreements

-Effective proactive liaison with user departments as necessary to forecast, and determine re-order levels
-Outsourcing strategy/development/ management and payment terms negotiation
-Documented and updated records on procurement activities, plans and Disposal.

-Ensure effective contract implementation and delivery within contract specified time lines.
-Responsible for ensuring that orders are procured and available to the end users within the established project specified time frame.

-Solicit for quotations for the project’s supplies/ equipment requirements both locally and internationally including Internet searches.
-Establish and or renew maintenance contracts for all the project equipment and ensure that these contracts are timely implemented.
-Ensure that disposal procedures for equipment are followed.

-Compile and maintain approved suppliers’ log for both local and foreign suppliers.
-Generate timely management reports for purchases, issues and balances of each stock item and any reports as required by management.

Required Qualifications and Experience
-Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Procurement, Supply and Logistics from a reputable institution of higher learning
-A recognized professional qualification like CIPS

-At least a minimum of 4-5 years’ work experience in Procurement, Stores and logistics, preferably in a health related Research Organization
-Demonstrated experience in the procurement of laboratory supplies and technical medical equipment will have an added advantage.

-Knowledge of supplies/stock management software especially Microsoft Dynamics NAVISION will be an added advantage.
-Skills and experience in procurement & Supply chain management

-Possess efficient managerial skills, analytical skills, have good negotiating skills and have good information about the product services.
-Able to work independently, demonstrating good judgment
-Excellent communication and computer skills

-Good interpersonal relationships
-Highly organized, detail-oriented and selfmotivated.
-Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
-Ability to work on own initiative.

Following qualifications and experience;
A Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain Management and/or a professional qualification like CIPS would be an added advantage.

Application letters, updated CV, contacts of 3 referees and copies of academic certificates including daytime telephone contact, can be posted, hand delivered to the following address:

The Human Resource Manager,
MU-JHU Care Ltd,
Upper Mulago Hill Road,
Mulago Hospital
P. O. Box 23491, Kampala - Uganda

Note: Closing date for receiving applications is 19th August 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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