SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER
Full time @Gulu University posted 6 days ago in Administration Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 27948
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 3 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Administration
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER
POSITION: SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER
SALARY SCALE: PU6.1
REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL PROCUREMENT OFFICER
RESPONSIBLE FOR: PROCUREMENT OFFICER
JOB PURPOSE
To implement procurement and/or disposal decisions in accordance with appropriate laws, policies and guidelines.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares contracts for review and signing off.
i. Prepares bidding documents and manages the bidding process in compliance with PPDA procedures.
ii. Prepares adverts for approval by the Procurement and Disposal Unit before it is advertised.
iii. Coordinates the preparation of monthly procurement reports and submission to PPDA.
iv. Receives bid documents and prepares for evaluation by the evaluation committee.
v. Maintains records of all procurement activities.
vi. Participates in formulating plans and strategies for procurement
vii. Provides support in the process of prequalification of new service providers
viii. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
KEY OUTPUTS
i. Contracts drafted for review and signing off.
ii. Bidding documents prepared and the bidding processes managed in compliance with PPDA procedures.
iii. Adverts prepared for approval.
iv. Monthly procurement reports for submission to PPDA prepared.
v. Bid documents received and prepared for evaluation by the evaluation committee
vi. Accurate maintenance and safe storage of records for all procurement activities ensured.
vii. Plans and strategies for procurement formulated.
viii. Support provided in the process of prequalification of new service providers
ix. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time performed.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
The applicant must possess the following;
i. Master’s degree in Procurement and Logistics Management or Business Administration with specialization in Procurement or a related field from a recognized higher education institution.
ii. An Honours degree in Procurement and Logistics Management or Business Administration with specialization in Procurement or a related field from a recognized higher education institution.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
i. Computer literacy and proficiency
ii. Ethics and Integrity
iii. Interpersonal and Communication
iv. Ability to work in a team
v. Innovation
vi. Concern for Quality
WORK EXPERIENCE
A minimum of six (6) years of work experience in a procurement position, three (3) of which should be at the level of a Procurement Officer or its equivalent, in a public or reputable organization
AGE LIMIT
The applicant must be forty-five (45) years old or below at the time of application.
TENURE OF APPOINTMENT
The appointment shall be on permanent terms upon successful completion of a probationary period of 6 (six) months (where applicable).
Mode of Application
Suitably qualified and interested persons should submit six (6) hard copies of the application consisting of the following:
- Letter expressing interest in the job;
- Recent passport-size photographs attached to each copy of the application;
- A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae signed and dated by the applicant;
- Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
- Copies of relevant appointment letter(s) (where applicable).
- Copies of National Identity Card and any other relevant identification document;
- Reference letters from three (3) referees who should be advised to send their reference letters under confidential cover, in hard copy.
- Sealed applications with the position applied for indicated on the top right corner of the envelope and reference letters should reach the address below not later than 5:00 pm on 13th October, 2026.
The University Secretary
Gulu University
P.O Box 166, Gulu
Please Note
I. Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
II. Applicants who do not have National Identity Cards, or whose names and dates of birth on the National Identity Cards are inconsistent with the names and dates of birth on the other required documents, will not be shortlisted.
III. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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