Procurement Officer

Full time @Watoto Ministries in Administration Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 28170
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  2 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Administration
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

Procurement Officer

Job Details

Job Title: Procurement Officer
Duty Station: Watoto
Department: Procurement
Contract Type: Full-time Contract
Reports to: Senior Procurement Officer

Organization Overview

Watoto Church and Childcare Ministries have experienced exponential growth in the past couple of years, composed of multiple Celebration Centres (Campuses) and diverse Community care initiatives that include Childcare, Community and Neighborhood, Education and FM Radio, amongst others. In all of this, Watoto remains a local church, committed to celebrating Christ and caring for community.

Job Purpose

The Procurement Officer will support the implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives, effective contract management, and procurement standards to ensure efficient procurement processes, compliance with regulations, value for money, and continuous improvement in procurement operations.

Key Responsibility Areas

  1. Support the development and implementation of strategic sourcing plans and procurement strategies.
  2. Support the development and implementation of procurement standards, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
  3. Conduct market research, supplier analysis, and price benchmarking to support procurement decisions.
  4. Participate in supplier sourcing, prequalification, evaluation, and selection processes.
  5. Assist in the preparation, review, and administration of procurement contracts and framework agreements.
  6. Monitor contract implementation to ensure compliance with agreed terms and deliverables.
  7. Support resolution of contract performance issues and disputes.
  8. Ensure compliance with procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  9. Prepare solicitation documents, purchase orders, evaluation reports, procurement submissions.
  10. Coordinate procurement activities from requisition to contract award.
  11. Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  12. Monitor supplier performance and compliance with contractual obligation.
  13. Prepare procurement and contract management reports as required.
  14. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

  • The applicant for the role should hold at least a minimum of a in Procurement, Business Administration (Procurement), Economics
  • A minimum of three years of working experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or contract management.
  • Professional Certification or training in procurement and supply chain management (e.g., CIPS) is an added advantage.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Ability to write and present analytical and informative reports.
  • Knowledge of procurement regulations and compliance standards.
  • Has Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Has Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and procurement systems.

Working at Watoto Church Ministries

Watoto is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and all staff are expected to adhere to the ministry’s Safeguarding Policy and related standards.

We encourage devoted and discipled Christians who meet the qualifications and experience requirements of the role to apply.

How to Apply

Suitably qualified and interested candidates can apply by following the procedures below.

  1. Visit our website www.watotochurch.com and navigate to join the team.
  2. Select click here to view the job details.
  3. To apply, click the Apply Here button.
  4. Complete the form and submit it once all sections have been filled out.

Once you have completed the above step, please email the following documents to careers@watotochurch.com: CV, academic documents (Subject Line: Job Title First Name, Last Name).

Application Deadline: 16th October 2026

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities.

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