Procurement Manager Career Opportunity at Pride Microfinance Ltd

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Job Location: Kampala, Uganda

Employer: Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI)

About Us

Pride Microfinance Limited is a Deposit-Taking institution(MDI) regulated by Bank of Uganda. Pride therefore receives deposits from the public and also offers a number of loan products designed to cater for the varied needs of customers. Pride is also an agent of the following International Money Transfer services: Western Union, MoneyGram and Xpress Money. You can also carry out mobile money transactions from any Pride branch since Pride is a super agent of all the Mobile Money services: MTN Mobile Money, Airtel Money/WaridPesa, M-sente and Orange Money.
Pride also offers funds transfer services through the following channels: Electronic Funds Transfer(EFT) and Real Time Gross Settlement(RTGS). Visit any of the nearest Pride branches  for more information on the various financial solutions available at Pride.
Job Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply chain Management; Commerce, Development Economics, Economics, Development studies, Business studies, Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Financial Services and Business Computing, Business Statistics, Social

Sciences, SWASA, Education, Microfinance or any other relevant/related field.

· Membership to The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) is a requirement.

· Master’s Degree in Procurement/ Management related field is an added advantage.

· Candidates should have at least 4 years’ related working experience at a senior level and should be aged between 28 -35 years.

Job Duties:

1. Supervise, appraise and build capacity of staff in the Procurement section.

2. Lead and direct all activities of the Procurement and Disposal Unit (PDU) purchasing operations according to PPDA guidelines.

3. Oversee the procurement planning processes for all Pride departments/sections and develop a comprehensive annual procurement master plan for Management control.

4. Develop appropriate systems, procedures and guidelines for the procurement unit and contracts Committee.

5. Prepare Board papers for the board procurement committee as per board requirements.

6. Review usage and expenditure on the procured items with a view of identifying areas of cost reductions and /or service improvements.

7. Ensure that the necessary procurement documentation is in place.

8. Guide the suppliers on procurement policies and procedures of the institution.

9. Manage all bid related activities and prepare monthly reports for submission to PPDA.

10. Periodically review procurement systems, policies and procedures to ensure their effectiveness and control information to safe guard the company’s operations.

11. Continuously advise management on procurement reviews and changes.

Deadline Date: 12/05/2014

How to Apply:

PIf you believe you meet the above requirements, have the necessary skills and experience, desire to succeed and make a difference, then apply indicating your current salary, salary expectation and

attach a detailed CV, certified copies of complete academic transcripts and professional certificates, postal address, names of 3 referees and a daytime telephone contact to:

The

HEAD, HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI)

Victoria Office Park, Block 8 Bukoto, Plot 6-9

Ben Kiwanuka Okot Close.

P.O Box 7568 Kampala, Uganda

Tel: +256-414-346297/346930/258150

Email: mpk@pridemicrofinance.co.ug

Note: Applications received after the closing date will not be considered and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.