True North Uganda
| Position Description | |
| Job Title: | Procurement Officer |
| Reports To: | Procurement Manager |
| Job Purpose | The overall purpose of the job is to play a key role in managing the organization’s purchasing processes, ensuring cost-effectiveness, and maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of procurement practices, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers. |
| Responsibilities | · Assisting Procurement Manager in all purchasing activities.
· Overseeing and supervising employees in procurement department and ensuring all activities are done in accordance of company rules & policies. · Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies. · Following and enforcing the company’s procurement policies and procedures. · Reviewing, comparing, analyzing all quotes & contracts & submitting to Procurement Manager for further approvals. purchased. · Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records. · Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc. · Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts. · Researching and evaluating prospective new suppliers. · Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports · Maintaining Import PO status, with help of Logistics department and · Any other responsibilities assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time. |
| Person Specification | |
| Education, Training, Skills & Experience | · Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Logistics or any related qualification from a recognized University/Institution
· Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar industry. Technical & Behavioural competencies · Computer skills with working knowledge of MS Excel · Good numerical skills · Strong attention to detail · Good negotiation and supplier/vendor relationship management skills. · Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and through multiple teams. · Networking skills · Effective communication skills · Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills · Organisation and strong attention to detail · Good time management · Good work ethics · Self-motivated and result orientated |
| How to apply | You can apply by submitting your cover letter and CV to recruitment3@truenorthafrica.com
with subject line Procurement Officer by 31st May 2026 All application documents Must be in either PDF or MS. Word. |
