CVPeople Tanzania | Full time

Procurement officer

Mbale, Uganda | Posted on 08/05/2023

Job Information

  • Date Opened 08/05/2023
  • Job Type Full time
  • Industry Hotels and Lodging
  • Work Experience 1-3 years
  • City Mbale
  • State/Province Mbale
  • Country Uganda
  • Zip/Postal Code +256

Job Description

Job Summary

To strategize and find cost-effective deals and suppliers and discover the best ways to lower procurement expenses while ensuring required stocks are always available

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Responsibilities
  • Consolidate all procurement plans from the different departments in line with the approved budget.

  • Work with user Departments to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the MRH.

  • Negotiate with external vendors and suppliers to secure advantageous terms / best deals.

  • Raise LPOs / LSOs after receiving purchase requests from users for approval by the Manager of Finance.

  • Analyze quotations received and approve orders for the required goods and services.

  • Liaise with vendors, suppliers, and service providers for timely delivery of stock and services.

  • Conduct market intelligence and compile a database of prices and sources for new suppliers required by the hotel.

  • Receive delivered stock and verify whether it’s of the right quality, quantity and meets all the requirements/specifications.

  • Update and maintain supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.

  • Conduct monthly joint stock take with the Stores Assistant and present an inventory report to the Finance Manager.

  • Maintain up-to-date records of all purchases and contracts, prepare and submit monthly reports on the same.

  • Liaise with the accountant to ensure timely payment of suppliers and service providers.

  • Liaise with the MRH lawyer to ensure contracts and agreements do not expose the hotel to legal risks and financial loss.

  • Control spending and build a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs.

  • Liaise with the different users to evaluate the different suppliers/service providers, prepare and submit a report to management for decision-making.

  • The job may require working long hours due to
    business demands.



Requirements

qualifications and skills  

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in procurement and supply chain management or logistics.

  • A professional qualification (CIPS) is an added advantage.

  • At least three years experience in similar roles in a busy environment preferably in the hotel industry.

  • Knowledge of inventory management systems e.g MC

  • Planning and budgeting skills.

  • Business and Financial acumen.

  • Supplier relationship management.