Procurement and Administration Officer

at Salaam Bank
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted March 4, 2024
Category Management
Job Type FULL_TIME
Currency UGX

Description

Risk Management and Compliance:
• Ensure compliance of the procurement and vendor management policy and give guidance to internal & external parties on matters regarding the policy
• Manage and respond to all Audit issues raised in regards to Procurement. Maintain an audit ready environment for both internal and external audits

Administrative:
• Procure assets of the Bank in accordance with Top finance Bank’s administrative policies and procedures Manual.
• Manage inventory / stationery and office supplies in accordance to the bank.

• Manage transport and logistics in line with the Bank’s policies and procedures.
• Maintain a register for office assets and ensure that each asset is engraved.
• Analyse request for purchase to determine whether to approve for competitive bids.
• Process invoices and ensure timely payment of suppliers and venders.
• Raise local purchase orders and relate documentation in the procurement process for approved procurement.
• Develop and maintain a suppliers list for quick identification of different suppliers of categories of goods, work and services as when the need arises.
• Ensure vehicles are in sound working conditions at all times and review their cycle maintenance records monthly.
• Review monthly fuel consumption for vehicles and generators to ensure proper utilization
• Ensure sufficient stocks of inventory are held in store to meet forecast demand and establish and implement Re-order level for all inventory stocks held in store.

Departmental planning and operational Management:
• Preparation & implementation of Procurement Plans with key departments
• Preparation of monthly spend reports for Procurement.
• Process Payments for all logistics services, verify that all invoices of goods and services are analysed, approved and paid in time to avoid termination of services and complain from suppliers.
• Identify & Initiate cost cutting measures with the aim of reducing cost without compromising service quality
• Undertake market research as well as bench mark with the market to ensure the bank gets value for money
• Enhance internal customer self-service and building internal customer relationships.
• Ensure that activities and tasks are tracked weekly and a report is shared with the manager.
• Manage vendor on boarding and ensure vendor prequalification documents are maintained and up to date.
• Manage contracts and corresponding SLAs for suppliers checking the validity, renewal, review of the necessary clauses and share the report with the manager for action
• Providing a monthly update on contracts that are due to expire 3 months prior to renewal.

Financial Responsibility
• Responsible for the administration and procurement Budget (CapEx & OpEx)
• Tendering for all the services within Logistics and ensure the prices being used are competitive
• Monitor and review budgets by undertaking cost/budget analysis and highlighting any cost changes.

EDUCATION & TRAINING
Person Specification
• Minimum a University Degree preferably Bachelors ‘degree in Procurement, Accounting and Finance or Business administration or any other relevant field.
• Certificate in procurement and logistics management. (CIPs) is an added advantage
• Professional procurement qualification may be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 2 years banking experience.

Skills & Experience
• Procurement skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Administration skills including record keeping and store management.
• Communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills and Leadership Abilities.
• Demonstrated competences for accuracy, attention to detail and integrity.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Microsoft proficiency in word and Excel.