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Procurement Officer
DistrictNot specifiedCityNot specifiedContractType not specifiedPosted2026-09-10Close dateNot specifiedExperience3 yearsSourceFuzu Uganda
procurement officermakerere universitykampalaugandasupply chaincontracts committeeppdacipsmid-levelpublic procurementfinanceprocurement
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Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda is hiring a Procurement Officer to support procurement processes, documentation, supplier guidance, and reporting to the Contracts Committee and PPDA. The role requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Procurement or related field, a professional qualification such as CIPS, and at least three years of relevant experience at Assistant Officer level.
- University-based procurement role in Kampala
- Requires CIPS or equivalent professional qualification
- Minimum 3 years experience at Assistant Officer level
- Involves Contracts Committee and PPDA reporting
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- Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in finance, procurement, supply chainThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
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- Add concrete examples related to finance, procurement, supply chain, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
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Original source description
- Kampala
- •
- Uganda
- Contract Type
- Description
- Key Duties &
Responsibilities
- 1.
- Provide secretarial services to the Sub-Contracts Committees;
- 2.
- Liaise with end-users and compiles all procurement
Requirements
- for the College/ Units;
- 3.
- Guide suppliers on procurement procedures;
- 4.
- Verify documentation relating to procurement and organize the documentation for easy use by all interested parties;
- 5.
- Preparing periodic reports for the Contracts Committee and PPDA;
- 6.
- Liaise with the Accounts to ensure availability of procurement funds and timely payments to suppliers/Consultants/ Contractors.
- Required Qualifications
- i.
- Masters’ Degree in Procurement or Purchasing, Supplies and Chain Management.
- ii.
- A professional qualification in Procurement or Purchasing such as the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS).
- iii.
- An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement or Purchasing from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of three (3) years relevant working
Experience
- at Assistant Officer level.
- Skills/Competences
- 1.
- In depth knowledge of regulatory law;
- 2.
- Leadership and supervisory skills;
- 3.
- Ability to build, lead and work with teams;
- 4.
- Computer literacy;
- 5.
- Interpersonal and communication skills;
- 6.
- Quick judgment and decision making;
- 7.
- Ability to initiate change.
- Tags
- Transportation, logistics, driving
- Education, academic
- Mid-level
- Uganda
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