Deputy Project Manager Employment Opportunity – Youth Encouragement Services (YES)
Job Title: Procurement Manager, Construction
Organisation: Aga Khan University (AKU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Project Director (AKU-East Africa) and Director, Materials Management Division (Nairobi)
About US:
The Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, not-for-profit, international University first established in 1983, with 13 teaching sites in 8 countries. It is a non-denominational institution open to all, irrespective of religion, ethnicity, gender or national origin. AKU has offers academic programmes in nursing, medicine and education for and in countries in East Africa.
Job Summary: The Procurement Manager, Construction will be responsible for developing and implementing short- and medium-term procurement plans for the Project Management Office (PMO) including construction activities. He/ she will oversee the operations of the functional area with their team, review and resolve policy issues of the multiple areas within a department or division and make decisions subject to broad practices and procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop short- and medium-term procurement plans for the department
- Oversee the provision of effective functional services such as;
- Pre-qualification of contractors
- Sourcing from local and international suppliers
- Coordinate with users and project managers for tendering documents
- Manage the bidding process
- Prepare comparative analysis and recommendations
- Lead negotiations with suppliers/ contractors
- Monitor and evaluate suppliers/ contractors
- Facilitate vetting of contracts through legal department
- Liaise with internal and external parties for the importation/ clearance of materials
- Coordinate with group entities for group purchasing initiatives
- Provide strategic planning support to the PMO for all supply chain activities that help in smooth running of overall operations -Plan, coordinate and direct activities of a coordinated supply support system involved in the evaluating, acquisition, receiving, storage and accounting of project supplies and equipment
- Identify cost effective systems needed to support the projects, taking into account market trends, resource availability and changes in customers’ needs
- Develop and implement integrated methods and systems for improving operational efficiency and controlling inventories
- Promote a collaborative culture with other functions and departments.
- Provide leadership, problem solving support to others and direct reports to customers in a manner that facilitates the building of strong relationships.
- Manage the recruitment retention and development of employees in the department
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The Procurement Manager, Construction should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline. An additional degree (MBA) or an equivalent field is an added advantage
- A minimum of eight to ten years of relevant professional experience, including 3 years in a managerial role and experience in managing construction-related procurement or projects
- Ability to manage resources across multiple functions, including coaching, mentoring and developing employees Sophisticated negotiation skills
- Ability to publicly support and adapt to major changes
- Excellent organizational and influence skills
- Ability to integrate information from diverse sources
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally within the company, as well as globally with suppliers
- Excellent business acumen and analytical skills along with in-depth knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP)
- Strong multi-tasking abilities in an extremely fast-paced environment
- High level of integrity while performing assigned activities
How to Apply:
All candidates should send in their application packages which should include; an application letter, an updated CV with testimonials, your name, postal and e—mail addresses, telephone/fax numbers of three professional references, addressed to the Human Resource and Administration Officer, Aga Khan University (AKU), P.O Box 8842, Uganda
Email to: hr.ug@aku.edu
Deadline: 1st March 2019
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