Jobs at Mercy Corps Uganda - Procurement Assistant

Job Title:     Procurement Assistant
Employer: Mercy Corps
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties
Ensure daily coordination of MC procurement activities;
Has a full understanding of MC procurement policies and formats. Assists, as needed in training staff on these policies;
Support the program and operational personnel in regular procurement planning meetings.
Supports staff as needed on creating clear and understandable purchase requests and other documentation; advise on specifications and PR estimates
Collects quotations and bids from the market for PR-s as assigned by manager – as per Mercy Corps standards and formats;
The incumbent will also interact with Vendors during collection of quotations – explain Mercy Corps formats and ensure that vendors will use the provided forms.
Maintain procurement reporting through master lists.
Conduct market surveys for frequently purchased items in relation to PSAs.
Actively participate in Supplier information verification, due diligence, workshop visits.
Keenly monitor the tracker for long term contracts: Leases, Internet, PSAs.


Education:
The applicant for the Mercy Corps Procurement Assistant job opportunity should preferably hold a University Degree in Procurement, Logistics or Supplies Management from a recognized Institution.

Experience
At least two to three years’ experience in supply chain management;
Strong organizational skills; ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel.
Excellent oral and written English skills. Computer skills on MS Office programs, especially in MS Excel.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their E-mail applications including a cover letter clearly stating the salary requirements, updated CV (with three professional referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates addressed to the Senior HR and Legal Manager, Mercy Corps Uganda to: ug-mcjobs@mercycorps.org

Deadline:  5th May 2017