Procurement Assistant Job at Catholic Relief Services in Kampala, Uganda

Procurement Assistant Job Opportunity at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Uganda is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Procurement Assistant to join our team in Kampala. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional to contribute to our mission by supporting transparent and efficient procurement processes in compliance with CRS and donor policies. If you have a passion for supply chain management and want to work for a leading international NGO, apply today.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end procurement processes including requisition handling, vendor sourcing, and quotation collection.
• Prepare and maintain accurate procurement documentation and records for audit purposes.
• Assist in vendor pre-qualification, due diligence, and performance evaluations.
• Support inventory management and the tracking of organisational assets.
• Coordinate closely with programme and operations teams to understand and fulfil procurement needs.
• Maintain organised and complete procurement files in line with policy.
• Provide administrative support for procurement committee meetings and documentation.
• Assist in generating procurement reports and data analysis for decision-making.

Basic Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognised institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of proven work experience in procurement or supply chain management within Uganda.
• Solid knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and Ugandan procurement laws.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail and documentation.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective teamwork.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification in procurement such as CIPS or its equivalent.
• Prior experience working in NGO procurement and familiarity with major donor regulations (e.g., USAID, UN).
• Demonstrated understanding of the local vendor market in Uganda.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates for this Procurement Assistant job in Kampala should submit their updated CV and a cover letter through the official CRS careers portal at: https://www.crs.org/about/careers. Please ensure you reference the Job ID: 3000029644 in your application.

Application Deadline: 5th December 2023

CRS is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.