PROCUREMENT OFFICER – 2 POSITIONS
Job Purpose
To support transparent, timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services required for the school's academic, administrative and operational activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement procurement activities in accordance with institutional policies and applicable regulations.
- Prepare procurement plans and schedules.
- Receive and process purchase requisitions.
- Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers.
- Prepare purchase orders and procurement documentation.
- Maintain an up-to-date supplier database.
- Liaise with suppliers regarding prices, specifications, delivery schedules and quality.
- Monitor orders to ensure timely delivery.
- Support evaluation and selection of suppliers.
- Maintain complete and accurate procurement records.
- Coordinate with stores and user departments to confirm receipt of goods and services.
- Support inspection and verification of delivered goods.
- Monitor supplier performance.
- Assist in contract and framework-agreement administration.
- Ensure procurement processes are transparent and properly documented.
- Support audits and provide procurement records when required.
- Assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Perform other procurement duties assigned by management.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration (Procurement option) or a related discipline.
- Knowledge of procurement procedures.
- Experience in institutional procurement is an added advantage.
- Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills.
- Good computer and record-management skills.
- High level of integrity and attention to detail.
Vacancy title:
Procurement Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Admin & Office, Business Operations, Education, Management]
Jobs at:
Arua School of Comprehensive Nursing
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 28 2026
Duty Station:
Arua | Arua
Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, August 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
PROCUREMENT OFFICER – 2 POSITIONS
Job Purpose
To support transparent, timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services required for the school's academic, administrative and operational activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement procurement activities in accordance with institutional policies and applicable regulations.
- Prepare procurement plans and schedules.
- Receive and process purchase requisitions.
- Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers.
- Prepare purchase orders and procurement documentation.
- Maintain an up-to-date supplier database.
- Liaise with suppliers regarding prices, specifications, delivery schedules and quality.
- Monitor orders to ensure timely delivery.
- Support evaluation and selection of suppliers.
- Maintain complete and accurate procurement records.
- Coordinate with stores and user departments to confirm receipt of goods and services.
- Support inspection and verification of delivered goods.
- Monitor supplier performance.
- Assist in contract and framework-agreement administration.
- Ensure procurement processes are transparent and properly documented.
- Support audits and provide procurement records when required.
- Assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Perform other procurement duties assigned by management.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration (Procurement option) or a related discipline.
- Knowledge of procurement procedures.
- Experience in institutional procurement is an added advantage.
- Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills.
- Good computer and record-management skills.
- High level of integrity and attention to detail.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested candidates should submit:
- Application letter addressed to the Principal, Arua School of Comprehensive Nursing;
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- Copies of academic and professional certificates;
- Copy of National Identity Card;
- Contact details of three professional referees.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Principal
Arua School of Comprehensive Nursing
P.O. Box 78, Arua, Uganda
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