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Senior Procurement Officer job at Tropical Bank | Apply Now
Are you looking for Procurement jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Senior Procurement Officer job at Tropical Bank
About the Organisation
Tropical Bank Uganda is a dynamic financial institution committed to delivering inclusive, customer-focused banking solutions that foster economic growth and financial empowerment for individuals, SMEs, and corporate clients across Uganda. Established in 1973 and majority-owned by the Libyan Foreign Bank, the bank has built a strong reputation for reliability, trust, and personalized service, earning recognition for supporting Uganda’s socio-economic development. The bank cultivates a performance-driven, collaborative work culture that values employee growth, innovation, and integrity, offering diverse career opportunities with flexible work arrangements to suit evolving workforce needs. Over the years,
Tropical Bank has evolved from a traditional bank into a modern, tech-savvy financial services provider, integrating digital banking platforms, mobile money, and tailored financial products to serve a broad and expanding customer base. With a steadily growing network of branches across Uganda, the bank maintains a solid footprint in both urban and rural areas. Guided by core values of professionalism, customer centricity, transparency, innovation, and social responsibility, the bank actively participates in CSR initiatives, including financial literacy campaigns, environmental conservation, and community support programs. For more information, visit their website at www.tropicalbank.co.ug.
Tropical Bank was established in 1973 under the name Libyan Arab Uganda Bank for Foreign Trade and Development. Tropical Bank Limited is jointly owned by the Governments of the Republic of Uganda 0.03% and the Libyan Foreign Bank (LFB) 99.97% of Paid-up Capital. The Bank provides professional and personalized commercial banking services to various sectors of the economy including financial support to Parastatals, Corporates, Small and Medium Enterprises, Individuals, and Non-Governmental Organisations.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Senior Procurement Officer job at Tropical Bank
Tropical Bank
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer
Organisation: Tropical Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager Administration & Procurement
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with the bank’s goals and objectives.
Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including requisition, sourcing, purchasing, and receiving.
Conduct market analysis to identify procurement trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
Monitor contract performance and compliance, addressing any deviations or issues.
Analyse procurement spending and identify cost savings and process improvement
Implement risk management practices to mitigate procurement-related risks and maintain ethical standards.
Coordinate with the legal department to draft Service Level Agreements to execute with providers of outsourced services.
Prepare the Local Purchase Order(s) for the approved providers of outsourced services and present them to the line manager for approval.
Maintain an updated list of approved pre-qualified service providers and copies of all contracts with providers of outsourced services/arrangements.
Initiate the performance evaluation exercise of all providers of outsourced services with user departments to ensure quality service delivery.
Ensure that a needs assessment is conducted before purchasing capital items.
Prepare the annual procurement plan for review and approval by the Procurement
Prepare payment requests for approval by executive management.
Guide the user departments on procurement/outsourcing requirements.
Guide staff on all individual procurement and disposal methods and practices.
Prepare procurement documentation such as Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and tenders.
Schedule Contracts Committee meetings.
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COMMERCIAL
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INDUSTRIAL
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RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Education & Training
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, Procurement, or a related field.
Professional certification CIPS/CPM is an added advantage.
Skills & Experience
At least 2 years of working experience in a procurement role, preferably in a financial institution.
Experience in both corporate and operational aspects of procurement.
Experience in managing l large procurement initiatives.
Expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts and (SLAs).
Knowledge of ethical procurement practices.
Proficiency in drafting professional correspondence, reports, and proposals.
Strong Business analysis and requirement-gathering skills.
Relationship building and troubleshooting
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Behavioural Competencies
Strategic and dynamic thinking.
Leadership and Change Management skills
Stakeholder and Relationship Management skills
High ethical standards and integrity.
Problem-solving abilities.
How to Apply
If you believe you meet the requirements for any position above, please submit your application letter and CV to recruitment@trobank.com
Applications should be addressed to;
Head Human Resource
Tropical Bank Ltd
Plot 27 Kampala Road
P.O. Box 9485 Kampala.
Please Note the following:
Candidates must put the Job tittle/position in the subject of email during submission of their application.
Tropical bank does not ask for money or rewards in exchange for Job opportunities.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 13th January 2025
