The main purpose of the job

To manage and supervise the procurement and disposal function in the University in accordance with the existing legal and policy frameworks.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in either Procurement and Purchasing or Logistics and Supply Chain Management from a recognized Institution.
• Bachelor’s Honours Degree in Supply Chain Management or Procurement and Logistics or Business Administration or Management (Procurement option) obtained from a recognized Institution of Higher Learning.
• Full professional qualification from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).
• Should be a member of a recognized professional Procurement or Logistics and Supply Chain management body.

Working experience

Should have at least seven (7) years relevant working experience in procurement, three (3) of which should have been at a Principal Officer, level, or equivalent in Government or a reputable organization.

Required Competencies

• Working experience in Electronic Government Procurement (EGP) which will be an added advantage.
• Full IT Literacy and being conversant with the PPDA Act 2003 and Regulations, as amended, and its Guidelines.
• In-depth knowledge of the laws governing procurement.
• Leadership and Supervisory skills.
• Ability to build, lead, and work with teams.
• Well-developed Communication and Interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to work extra hours as and when required.

N.B: Application not in one PDF file, and those arriving after the closing time and date will not be considered. Details of the job advert can be accessed on the University website: www.mmu.ac.ug.

MMU is an equal opportunity employer, and appointments to all positions are based on merit. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• Coordinate and manage the procurement of goods, works, consultancy, and services for the University.
• Prepare the Procurement and Disposal Plan of the University.
• Supervise Staff in the Procurement Department.
• Prepare periodic reports for the Contracts Committee and Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority.
• Ensure conformity with Government Procurement and Disposal regulations.
• Provide timely advice to the Accounting Officer, Contracts Committee, and members of the University on all matters pertaining to Procurement and Disposal.
• Oversee the evaluation process of all procurement requirements and recommend the most appropriate Procurement and Disposal procedure/method.
• Implement decisions of the Contracts Committee.
• Oversee the preparation of Local Purchase Orders.
• Perform any other official duties assigned from time-to-time.

• Working experience in Electronic Government Procurement (EGP)
• Full IT Literacy
• Conversant with the PPDA Act 2003 and Regulations, as amended, and its Guidelines
• In-depth knowledge of the laws governing procurement
• Leadership and Supervisory skills
• Ability to build, lead, and work with teams
• Well-developed Communication and Interpersonal relationship skills
• Ability to work extra hours as and when required

• Master’s Degree in either Procurement and Purchasing or Logistics and Supply Chain Management from a recognized Institution.
• Bachelor’s Honours Degree in Supply Chain Management or Procurement and Logistics or Business Administration or Management (Procurement option) obtained from a recognized Institution of Higher Learning.
• Full professional qualification from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).
• Member of a recognized professional Procurement or Logistics and Supply Chain management body.