Procurement Director,Career opportunity in Uganda, at TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) - 2015

We are looking for high calibre, results-oriented and experienced professionals to join our team in the positions detailed below

Position Title:Procurement Director

Duty Station: Nairobi

Organization:TradeMark East Africa (TMEA)

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

Application Deadline:November 28, 2014 – 5pm

Background Information:

TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) is funded by a range of development agencies with the aim of growing prosperity in East Africa through trade. We believe that enhanced trade contributes to economic growth, a reduction in poverty and subsequently increased prosperity. TMEA works closely with East African Community (EAC) institutions, national governments, business and civil society organisations to increase trade by unlocking economic potential through:

Increased market access;

Enhanced trade environment; and

Increased product competitiveness.

TMEA has its headquarters in Nairobi with branches in Arusha, Bujumbura, Dar es Salaam, Juba, Kampala and Kigali.

Job Description:

The Procurement Director will be responsible for leading the strategic identification, development and execution of procurement, grants and financial aid operations across the organisation, while ensuring quality and value for money.

S/he will provide specialist advice, guidance and service on best practice procurement across the organisation and lead in the identification, assessment and management of potential risks associated with differing sourcing strategies. This will include providing insight through the analysis of spend, supply markets and savings.

The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate degree, a Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) qualification or equivalent, and at least 10 years’ of work experience in a similar role, in a busy and demanding environment.

Mode of application:

Your application should also include names and addresses of three referees, a working e-mail address and daytime telephone contacts.

Interviews will be conducted in December 2014 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Please note that we will only consider applications received on-line through the link provided above.

Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

We reserve the right to accept or reject any application.

Only short¬listed candidates will be contacted.