About US:

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 90,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,000 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Summary:

The Procurement Officer will take the lead in procurement and disposal of goods/services by the company and provide data and information required for the preparation of monthly performance reports in SGS global procurement system

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Timely value for money procurement and disposal of goods in accordance with SGS internal regulations, guidelines & procedures.
• Review of procurement and disposal budgets/plans and follow up departments/areas and key users on timely initiation of procurement requisitions for the planned procurements and disposals for the category of procurements/disposal assigned.
• Preparation of specific procurement/disposal plans and preparation of monthly performance records for each procurement/disposal assigned.
• Preparation of bidding/solicitation, receipt/opening of bids and evaluation reports documents for procurements or disposals assigned.
• Preparation of procurement documentation and submission to senior management for approval.
• Evaluation of bids and display/issuing of bid and award notices.
• Review of statement of requirements prepared by the user departments and providing timely guidance and feed back to users.
• Provide data and information required for the preparation of monthly performance reports in SGS global procurement system.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by management

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal applicant for the SGS Procurement Officer job placement must hold a bachelor’s degree in Procurement or business administration or equivalent qualification.
• At least two years of directly related to procurement support
• Possession of full or part professional qualification in procurement will be an added advantage.
• Must be computer literate and hands on computer experience
• Ability to generate Procurement and disposal reports
• Ability to carry out procurements and prepare evaluations reports
• Good communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Acts quickly and decisively; able to make tough calls
• Works well under pressure, challenges status quo.
• Team player who is also able to work independently
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Applies judgment and acts according to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity

All candidates are encouraged to send a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates to applications to:

The Human Resource Manager, SGS Uganda via [email protected] Indicate the position you are applying for. Kindly include your current and expected salary plus daytime contacts.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 10^th April 2020 by 4:00om