Procurement Officer – Hunger Fighters Uganda

Job Title: Procurement Officer (Position Code: PO – 1424)
Employment Type: Full-time
Organization: Hunger Fighters Uganda (HFU)
Location: Head Office, Kampala, Uganda
Deadline for Submission: April 26th, 2024, at 17:00 pm

Job Description:

• Prepare and execute annual procurement plans, liaising with stakeholders to determine project requirements and delivering initiatives to maximize resources.
• Manage procurement categories by analyzing supply markets, conducting sourcing and procurement activities, and supporting tender evaluation processes.
• Conduct contracting and vendor management, drafting contracts, managing supplier performance, and resolving disputes.
• Support the provision of field teams by tracking purchase requisitions, providing updates, and coordinating deliveries.
• Champion compliance with procurement and financial policies and standards, providing guidance to staff, supporting audits, and compiling compliance reports.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing best practices, contributing to policy improvements, and providing training to staff.
• Support logistics processes by liaising with field offices, coordinating payments, and managing orders.
• Support procurement performance reporting by tracking tender plans and team targets and providing updates.
• Provide support to the Head of Finance and Administration and perform other duties as assigned.

Person Specification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Accounting, or related field.
• CIPS qualification, minimum Level 6, desirable as an alternative to a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement or a supply chain role with significant purchasing exposure.
• At least 3 years’ experience in an analytical role, working with spreadsheets and producing reports.
• Two years’ experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Intermediate level user of Microsoft Excel with good knowledge of standard workplace IT-tools.
• Good understanding of international trade, logistics, laws, practices, and Uganda customs requirements.
• Client-oriented, innovative, and constantly developing new or improved approaches.

Application Procedure:

• Address applications to The Head of Human Resource, Hunger Fighters Uganda, P.O Box, 28175, Kampala.
• Email applications to hr@hfug.org and copy p.agaba@hfug.org.
• Combine all application documentation (cover letter, CV, certified copies of academic documents) into one PDF document.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
• Open to Ugandan nationals only.
• Strictly follow the application procedure to avoid automatic disqualification.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to present certified copies of academic documentation and a certificate from Interpol before employment.

Note: HFU does not tolerate fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, or discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference background checks as part of the process.

About Hunger Fighters Uganda:

• Industry: NGO
• Location: Uganda
• Hunger Fighters Uganda (HFU) is dedicated to fighting hunger and malnutrition in Uganda with a local, national, and global perspective. The organization operates in the areas of Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihoods, Humanitarian Support, Nutrition and Food Security, and Research and Policy Advocacy.