Logistics & Procurement Manager Job at Uganda Health Marketing Group (UHMG)

Job Title: Logistics & Procurement Manager
Reports to: Director Product Facility

Job Summary:
The primary responsibility of this position is to manage the procurement function of DFID-funded project, and serves as the technical procurement person for all UHMG PF product and stocks procurement

Essential Job Functions:
The Logistics and Procurement Manager will be specially responsible for the following tasks.

• Prepare all documentation including PFI, LPOs, and contracts with supplier of FP products
• Place orders based on the product facility requirement with the suppliers including products, equipment, sundries and stationary
• Source products efficiently both local and internationally by finding the market selling prices so that optimal profits are realized for the organization
• Ensure that customer requirements ( if not in stock) are procured on time for onward delivery to beneficiaries.
• Follow up with suppliers on all shipments locally and internationally to ensure timely delivery procurement and delivery of required products.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in studies relevant to Procurement or Finance.
• Post graduate qualification in a related field,and professional qualification in CIPS, or CPA will be an advantage.
• Computer literate with hands on experience in logistics and procurement management as well as in soft ware packages is a must.
• At least 4 years work experience in Logistics and Procurement Management, in a private sector or development organization.
• Robust understanding of logistics and procurement management.
• Must have good customer development and negotiation skills.

How to Apply:
Send or deliver your CV, copies of Certificates and cover letter clearly indicating position applied for on the 'top left hand side of the envelop' to:

The Human Resources & Administration Manager,
Uganda Health Marketing Group Ltd(UHMG),
Plot 20-21, 27-28, martyrs Crescent, Ntinda,

Application Deadline: 4th October 2011 at 4.30pm