IGCP Procurement and Logistics Officer Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs

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IGCP Procurement and Logistics Officer Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

IGCP Uganda looking for “Procurement and Logistics Officer”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before March 18, 2024.

IGCP was formed in 1991 to address the long-term conservation of the mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) and its regional afromontane forest habitat in the Virunga Bwindi Landscape. Our aim has been to work together as a single gorilla conservation program in order to expand and consolidate the successes of the Mountain Gorilla Project and other initiatives at a regional level.

The IGCP has published a job vacancy announcement on March 06, 2024 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Procurement and Logistics Officer to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

IGCP Job Vacancy 2024

Duties and Responsibilities:

Procurement and Logistics

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their procurement needs, gather requirements and develop specifications for goods and services.
Identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities and assess market trends to support informed purchasing decisions.
Evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate pricing and contractual terms and select suppliers based on their ability to meet quality, delivery, and cost requirements.
Generate and process purchase orders, track delivery schedules, resolve discrepancies and ensure timely receipt of goods and services.
Maintain contract files, monitor contract performance, and facilitate contract renewals and amendments.
Assist in building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, address supplier inquiries and resolve any issues that may arise.
Ensure procurement activities adhere to applicable laws, regulations and company policies. Identify and mitigate procurement risks, such as supply chain disruptions or vendor non-compliance.
Collect and analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities, track key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare regular reports for management.
Analyze pricing proposals, conduct cost comparisons, and identify cost-saving opportunities through negotiations alternative sourcing.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers, monitor their performance against set metrics, and provide feedback to suppliers to drive continuous improvement.
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure compliance with sustainability and ethical sourcing standards such as environmental regulations, labor practices, and diversity and inclusion requirements.
Support the contract lifecycle including drafting and reviewing contracts, managing contract renewals and extensions and ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned by line manager

Position in Organization:

Level: Entry
Deadline: 2024-03-18 12:42:21
Posted: 1 day ago
Position: Procurement and Logistics Officer
Location: Kampala
Reporting to: Supply Chain and Logistics Associate
Tenure: Full-time

Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field. Advanced degrees or professional certifications are advantageous.
Proven experience in procurement, fleet management, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
Strong knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and regulations.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Analytical mindset with the ability to conduct cost analysis and utilize data-driven insights.
Proficiency in procurement software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Familiarity with sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.
Leadership abilities, including the capacity to manage a team and drive procurement excellence
regulations, and ordinances.