About US:
Saint Paul’s Cathedral Namirembe, commonly referred to as Namirembe Cathedral, is the oldest cathedral in Uganda. It serves as the Provincial Cathedral of the Church of Uganda and the diocesan cathedral for Namirembe Diocese, the first diocese to be founded in the Church of Uganda province, in 1890. Between 1919 and 1967, the Cathedral served as the provincial cathedral of the Church of Uganda, Anglican Communion. In the 1960s, the headquarters of the Church of Uganda moved to All Saints Church in Nakasero then moved back to Namirembe later.

Job Summary: The Procurement Assistant will coordinate and manage all initiatives and activities related to the procurement functions of the Cathedral.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop long/short term purchasing strategies and policies for review by Management
The jobholder will manage the procurement of all goods and services of the Cathedral
Raise Purchase Orders for suppliers in accordance with the Cathedral regulations
Ensure the Cathedral receives products and services of high quality at a competitive price
Prepare annual procurement plan for the Cathedral and ensure its implementation.
Prepare monthly and annual procurement reports as provided for in the Cathedral’s financial and procurement policy.
Work closely with user departments in the development and management of contracts
Coordinate the process of prequalification of suppliers
Organize the Procurement Committee meeting in collaboration with the Chairperson of the Committee and serve as the Secretary of the Committee.
Ensure the Cathedral gets the value for money in the goods and services rendered by various Cathedral suppliers.
Prepare tender documents and coordinate tendering process in accordance with Cathedral Procurement procedures.
Ensure all suppliers are informed on the outcome of the tender process.
Ensure confidentiality of all information obtained during the course of work
Accord a prompt and courteous reception to all internal and external clients who need information related to procurement.
Set up a filing systems for all procurement documents
Keenly review the Cathedral’s Procurement Manual periodically and recommend for revision where necessary
Be in-charge of the Cathedral’s stores
Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Dean.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree preferably in procurement, supply chain management or any other business related specialty.
A minimum of three years’ experience in procurement
Certification in Procurement is added advantage
Procurement experience in a regional or international non-government organization is an added advantage
A practicing Christian of the Church of Uganda faith
Broad knowledge and understanding of public procurement principles, strategies and processes;
Ability to multitask,
Excellent interpersonal skills,
Ability to write policies and procedures
Strong negotiation skills
Sound knowledge of procurement procedures and systems
Ability to work well and with minimum supervision under pressure within set timeframes
Ability to work well in a team and independently.
High degree of integrity;
Good report writing and presentation skills;
Practical knowledge of financial and procurement management systems

How to Apply:
All qualified candidates are encouraged to send their applications together with curriculum vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone/cell phone numbers, quoting the reference number of the position on the top left corner of the envelope. The applications can also be sent by registered mail or courier to:

The Dean,
Namirembe Cathedral
P. O. BOX 14297, Kampala, Uganda.

Deadline: 16th December 2016