Church World Service Procurement Manager Jobs in Uganda
Primary Purpose:
The Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing the Procurement function of CWS Uganda. This position will spearhead the organization’s purchasing process from selecting suppliers to ensuring stock optimization, as well as provide guidance on sourcing and procurement processes. The Incumbent will have the responsibility and accountability for the purchase of goods, materials, and services to ensure that the CWS’s operational needs are met, considering price, quality, and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply.
The procurement manager will be a supply chain and logistics expert who will specialize in implementing cost-effective purchases of all goods and services, as required by the company. Ensuring quality control and adhering to the company’s policies and procedures on supply chain management will be some of the main priorities when carrying out this role. S/he will model the organizational values of CWS and will support colleagues to understand and live these values.
Core Job Responsibilities:
Leadership & Management
Provide direct supervision and leadership to the Procurement Department, including performance management
Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice procurement vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance General and Task Management
Develop and review Procurement Strategy (Strategy and Develop)
Ensures annual plan and strategic goals are met as communicated by the leadership.
Set departmental objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports
Manage, coach, and develop high performing purchasing and cost estimating teams that meet agreed objectives and which deliver best practice results, added value and continuous improvements providing continuous feedback and ensuring timely corrective plans where needed.
Identifies training needs, develops and implements training plans for the Procurement team, in coordination with the training unit.
Advise SMT on procurement components when there are incidents and their implication to CWS RSC.
Contribute to new CWS initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on Purchasing activities.
Procurement Management
Ensure that purchasing policies and processes are in place to meet CWS objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality, and delivery targets and which enables the company to function and compete effectively in the market.
Create and review opportunities to implement best practice purchasing policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve CWS performance and deliver best value and CWS savings.
Ensure purchasing policy, guidelines and any associated documents are in place and updated when required
Utilize appropriate resources including Supplier Development to ensure appropriate supplier partnerships and delivery of sourced products.
Develop creative and innovative procurement processes (eProcurement)
Provide management reports and key performance data and monitor cost savings
Manage relationships with suppliers and select and develop new suppliers
Negotiate and manage contract terms with suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from stakeholders and colleagues.
Assist Senior Management in ensuring effective relationships with client businesses through maintaining an appropriate interface between procurement and suppliers Self-Management
Review and negotiate existing agreements to optimise commercial terms
Assess tenders from potential suppliers
Work with suppliers and have a process in place to measure effective performance, quality and compliance. Measure against KPI criteria if these exist
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
Ensure that professional and consistent supplier management is applied across the supply base in line with the purchasing policy
Ensure parts are sourced in full and aligned to production schedules and customer requirements
Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required
Promote a work environment that demonstrates fairness, openness and equity
Financial Budget and Control
Input to and hold responsibility for department budget Relationship Management
Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the purchasing strategy
Communicate with stakeholders the impact of market change and potential effects on supply. Recommend solutions without compromising quality or service while optimising cost
Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials and advise others of any impact
Commercially and financially awareness with experience of managing budgets
Plan and deliver against project deadlines
Ability to add value, reduce costs and make CWS improvements
Risk Management and Compliance
Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors People Management
Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies
Evaluate the challenges faced by the CWS and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities
Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff, and visitors
In coordination with CWS Regional Procurement, ensure that HR policies and practices are compliant with Uganda procurement laws and any existing regulations and recommend changes as needed.
Work closely with Program Integrity department and make follow-up on compliance issues.
Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff, and visitors
Closely monitor Procurement processes to ensure efficiency and compliance.
Data Management and Reporting
Produce periodic reports aimed at monitoring quality and compliance on Procurement processes
Develop Procurement-focused indicators and dashboard to measure efficiency and effectiveness.
Produce relevant reports for management decision making.
Additional Responsibilities
Any other duties as assigned.
Lead in the delivery of Procurement projects and other duties assigned by CWS/RSC Africa Management.
Qualifications:
Experience:
Eight (8) years’ relevant work experience is required.
Two (2) years of direct supervisory experience
Extensive experience working in the procurement department in a related humanitarian field
Proven experience in a purchasing management role, preferably within the humanitarian environment
Contract management and supplier experience
Knowledge and technical understanding of automotive processes and components and supply chain management.
Skills:
Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate (at all levels) and manage key stakeholders and suppliers.
Excellent organizational skills, responding to internal and external clients in a timely and professional manner.
Demonstrated ability to work in a self-directed, fast-paced and results-oriented environment.
Strong time management skills.
Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
Takes ownership for team cohesion and development.
Proven management skills with the ability to optimise team performance and development
Education & Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree in purchasing management or related field with post graduate qualification/certification in Procurement/Supply Chain Management.
Master’s degree in purchasing management preferred.
Member of The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
Member of IPPU – The Institute Of Procurement Professionals Of Uganda
Certificate of Good
Computer literate, especially Excel skills
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Church World Service Procurement Manager Jobs in Uganda
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