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Senior Procurement Officer job at Uganda Railway Corporation (URC) | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Uganda Railways Corporation (URC), established in 1977 following the dissolution of the East African Railways Corporation, serves as Uganda's primary railway system, reporting to the Ministry of Works and Transport.
The corporation's mission is to establish and manage reliable, efficient, and safe railway and marine transport services in East Africa to foster sustainable economic and social development. URC oversees a network spanning approximately 1,266 kilometers, including operational sections like the Malaba–Jinja–Kampala main line (251 km), and lines connecting Kampala to Port Bell and Nalukolongo. Despite historical challenges such as civil unrest and infrastructure degradation, URC has made significant strides in revamping services, notably relaunching cargo operations to Tanzania's Port of Dar es Salaam after a decade-long hiatus.
The corporation fosters a work culture emphasizing professionalism and dedication, offering various job opportunities to contribute to Uganda's transportation sector. Guided by core values of integrity, accountability, and excellence, URC actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives aimed at enhancing community well-being and supporting national development goals. For more information, visit their official website at www.urc.go.ug.
Are you looking for Procurement jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Senior Procurement Officer job at Uganda Railway Corporation (URC)
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Deadline:
15 Aug 2025
Job Title
Senior Procurement Officer job at Uganda Railway Corporation (URC)
Uganda Railway Corporation (URC)
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer
Organization: Uganda Railway Corporation (URC)
Location: Uganda
Job Purpose:
The Senior Procurement Officer will manage end-to-end procurement processes for assigned categories and projects. The role ensures the delivery of goods, services, and works in a timely, cost-effective, and compliant manner, in line with legal, regulatory, and donor requirements.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
All suitable, qualified and interested candidates with the relevant qualifications and experience should send their application letters, curriculum vitae and copies of academic certificates, Transcripts, National Identity Card, appointment letters to the current job, together with one (1) recent passport photograph by email to: recruitment@urc.go.ug.
Merge all your documents and send them in one attachment in word or PDF format not exceeding 2MBs.
OR
Address to the Managing Director, Uganda Railway Corporation and hand deliver to URC headquarters.
The closing date of receiving applications is Friday 15th August, 2025 at 3:00pm.
NOTE:
1. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
2. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
3. Beware of fraud stars.
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How to Apply
Oversee and monitor the execution of procurement activities across the organization
Develop and coordinate procurement and disposal plans in line with PPDA and donor regulations
Manage the tendering process, including the preparation of bidding documents and supervision of evaluations
Prepare procurement reports and monitor expenditures against budget allocations
Provide secretariat support to the Contracts Committee and ensure accurate record-keeping of all procurement documents
Maintain an up-to-date list of prequalified providers and manage supplier relationships
Coordinate training needs assessments and procurement-related capacity-building activities
Draft procurement communications such as bid notices, evaluation results, and contract awards
Track procurement progress for all ongoing projects and ensure timely reporting and compliance
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Bachelor’s degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field
Master’s degree in Procurement, Economics, Business Administration, or Project Planning & Management is an added advantage
Must be a registered member of a professional body such as IPPU or MCIPS
Certification in Contract Management or Specification Development is an added advantage
Proficient in procurement systems and general computer applications
Experience:
Minimum of 6 years of procurement experience in the public sector
At least 3 years in a procurement officer or similar senior role
Experience handling high-value, donor-funded procurement projects is an added advantage
Solid knowledge of PPDA rules and international procurement standards
Must be below 45 years of age
