Procurement Specialist–Lab
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
Chemonics International Inc
Category: Procurement and Logistics
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Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Serve as the point of contact for sourcing of the lab commodities and monitoring the progress of order fulfillment
• Work closely with Procurement Advisor-Lab and the DCP ISC manager to ensure that all orders are followed during procurement and that documentation files are up to date as per the SOPs
• Achieve at least 80% on-time delivery (OTD) and on-time delivery in full (OTIF) by managing the progress of orders for products funded under the specific task order from the point of intent to request by the USAID Mission in country through delivery of the product to the country. Order management activities include directing a team to:
• o Ensure viability and accuracy of delivery and financial commitments that are being made by GHSC-PSM
• o Follow established protocols and seek necessary internal (Finance, Risk) and external approvals (USAID)
• o Track and conduct analyses of cycle times, sources of risks to signed and unsigned request orders, and proposed solutions, communicating problems and progress to the Procurement Advisor and DCP ISC Manager
• o Liaise with GHSC-QA or FHI360 to ensure products are tested as required and are of acceptable standards
• o Monitor orders/POs to ensure that the supplier fulfills commitments as per negotiated contracts
• o Work with the Deliver/Return team to ensure products are delivered based on committed dates
• Utilize program procurement tools (ARTMIS) and tools to ensure timely and accurate placing of orders for laboratory commodities
• Work with procurement Advisor-Lab to establish and implement Decentralized Procurement strategies for the PSM Uganda Program
• Participate in regular review and update of supply plans for laboratory commodities and work closely with Quantification Procurement Planning Unit (QPPU) to ensure accurate supply plans are shared in a timely manner
• Build, strengthen and maintain relationships with local and international suppliers
• Provide timely notifications of expected shipments for each month/quarter to supply chain stakeholders (QPPU, and Joint Medical Stores) to ensure the warehouse is prepared to receive incoming commodities
• Regular verification of GHSC-PSM procured stock at central warehouse and service delivery points (SDPs)
• Provide regular reports on activities carried out, including monthly and quarterly progress reports
• Carry out additional responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Procurement Advisor-Lab
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science required
• Master’s or other advanced degree in the relevant field is an added advantage
• Minimum (3) years of laboratory commodities supply chain management experience (Forecasting, supply planning, procurement)
• Knowledge of USAID funding and its contractual and reporting requirements preferred
• Experience managing USAID-funded health programs strongly preferred
• Prior experience with GHSC-PSM preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of distribution operating systems, logistics and program procurement required
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
• Experience using program information systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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