Jobs at St. Lawrence University (SLAU)

Job Title:Procurement Officer

 

St. Lawrence University is a well-established and reputable institution licensed by National Council for Higher Education which opened its doors to new students in August/September 2007. This University is unique because in every degree or diploma course offered it emphasizes Entrepreneurship, ICT (Information Communication Technology) Research Paper, and Empowerment in order to produce graduates who are self-reliant, versatile and who will answer the usually disturbing question of  “after University what next.”

Job Summary: The Procurement Officer should plan and supervise the procurement of goods and services, ensuring that adequate utilities are provided cost effectively based on the approved budgets that meet the university’s business objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Work closely with the approved suppliers, clearing and forwarding agents and transporters for timely delivery.
• Receives intended goods and services from user departments and ensures they meet all the specifications.
• Sources for goods and services from approved suppliers through quotations and pro forma invoices to determine availability and pricing.
• Analyze and evaluate tender documents for procurement committee.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, Commerce, Business Administration.
• Hold professional Qualification in Procurement (CIPE)
• A minimum of three years’ working experience in similar role preferably in service companies.
• Excellent inter personal, communication and negotiation skills.
• High degree of honesty and integrity.

Age: 30 years and above.

How to apply for the job

All candidates should send their hand written applications which must be accompanied by detailed curriculum vita, copies of academic qualifications and professional documents, certificates, names and addresses of three (3) referees  addressed to:

The Human Resource Manager,

St. Lawrence University,

P.O. Box 24930, Kampala-Uganda Tel: 0776266166

and submitted to the University Human Resource Office.

Deadline: 1st August 2014