Procurement Officer Job Career - International NGO

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Procurement Officer Job Career – International NGO

Organisation: International NGO

Duty Station: Rwamwanja, Uganda

About US:

An International Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) is looking for Procurement Officer

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Discover the most profitable suppliers and initiate business partnerships
Negotiate with external vendors to secure the most advantageous terms
Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
Finalize details of orders and deliveries
Examine and re-evaluate existing contracts
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
Collaborate with key persons to ensure the clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
Anticipate unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
Perform risk management regarding supply contracts and agreements
Prepare and draft documents for bidding
Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Proven working experience as a procurement officer
Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market
Talent in negotiations and networking
Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software
Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
Experience in collecting and analysing data
Strong leadership capabilities

Specifications

5 years of work experience as a procurement officer,
BSc degree in supply chain management, Procurement or logistics
Team player with strong interpersonal, communication and project management skills

How to Apply:

All interested candidates should send their CV’s to maggie@rcsconsult.net

Deadline: 31^st October 2019.