Connections Officers _ Procurement and Materials Management job at Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Apr-27
Location: UEDCL Tower, Plot 37 Nakasero Road, Kampala, Kampala
Connections Officers _ Procurement and Materials Management 2026-04-27T07:11:47+00:00 Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_11658/logo/Uganda%20Electricity%20Distribution%20Company%20Limited%20(UEDCL).png https://www.uedcl.co.ug/ FULL_TIME UEDCL Tower, Plot 37 Nakasero Road, Kampala Kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Professional Services Business Operations, Transportation & Logistics, Management 2026-05-08T17:00:00+00:00 8 Background The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is a limited liability company incorporated in Uganda under the Companies Act. UEDCL owns the 33KV and below voltage electricity distribution networks. The company sales and distributes electricity in Uganda as per ERA License issued on 31 December 2024 covering over 135 political districts, operates a modern pole plant at Lugogo, and executes key rural electrification schemes on behalf of the Government of Uganda. Overall purpose of the job This is primarily a coordination and analytics role. The Connections Officer in Procurement and Materials Management serves as the central link between the Connections (Access Programme) section, Procurement and Inventory & Stores functions, ensuring seamless coordination of all materials activities that support new connections. Equally critical, the role carries a strong analytics mandate: the job holder is expected to interrogate data, generate insights and produce timely, decision- ready information on demand, stock, lead times and procurement progress. The overall objective is to ensure that the right materials are available in the right quantities, at the right location and at the right time to support timely execution of new connection works. Key Results Areas - Materials Planning: Develop and maintain a comprehensive materials plan for new connections, aligned with the department's connection targets, project pipeline and service-level commitments.
- Procurement Coordination: Liaise with the Procurement team to track the progress of all procurements relating to new connections at every stage from requisition and sourcing through contracting, order placement and delivery and proactively escalate delays or risks.
- Inventory & Stores Coordination: Coordinate with the Inventory and Stores team on the readiness of contracts for delivery of materials, including call-offs, receipts, and onward distribution of materials to the sites where new connection works are to be executed.
- Data Analytics & Demand Planning: Lead the analytics agenda for new connection materials analysing consumption trends, stock positions, lead times, forecast accuracy and procurement performance, and translating these into clear, decision-ready dashboards and reports that support informed decision-making by management.
- Stakeholder Reporting: Prepare and share periodic status reports on materials availability, procurement progress and distribution to the Head of Connections and other key stakeholders.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and recommend improvements to materials planning, coordination and distribution processes to reduce lead times, minimise stock-outs and optimise working capital tied up in inventory.
- Ensure inspection of materials and processes to verify compliance with approved standards, identify defects and ensure resolution.
- Assess supplier-related risks and develop contingency plans for critical materials and services.
- Any other duties as shall be assigned from time to time
JOB ELEMENTS AS PER THE EVALUATION FACTORS Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience - Education: A bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering, Quantitative Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Professional Membership: Membership of a recognized supply chain professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) or the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is an added advantage.
- Professional Certifications: Recognized certifications in supply chain management, for example Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) or equivalent will be an added advantage.
- Experience
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant experience as a Materials Planner or Demand Planner within a multinational organisation.
- Demonstrable experience working within the power sector, particularly in an electricity distribution company.
- Hands-on experience with ERP or materials management systems e.g. SAP, Oracle.
- Advanced, practical working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power BI including the ability to build and maintain data models, dashboards and automated reports.
- Sound working knowledge of procurement and inventory management processes is vital including sourcing, contracting, call-offs, goods receipt, stock control and distribution.
Key Competences - Strong analytical and data-handling skills (core to this role) ability to interrogate large datasets, identify trends, build models and translate insights into actionable materials plans and management reports.
- Strong coordination skills (core to this role) ability to align multiple stakeholders, track commitments and keep activities across Connections, Procurement and Stores moving in step.
- Planning and organisation ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules and deadlines simultaneously.
- Stakeholder management and communication â effective written and verbal communication with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
- Attention to detail and accuracy particularly in data handling, reporting and record- keeping.
- Problem- solving and decision- making proactive in anticipating bottlenecks and resolving supply issues.
- Integrity and accountability high level of professional ethics in handling company resources and information.
- Teamwork and collaboration ability to work effectively across procurement, stores and operations functions.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive materials plan for new connections, aligned with the department's connection targets, project pipeline and service-level commitments.
- Liaise with the Procurement team to track the progress of all procurements relating to new connections at every stage from requisition and sourcing through contracting, order placement and delivery and proactively escalate delays or risks.
- Coordinate with the Inventory and Stores team on the readiness of contracts for delivery of materials, including call-offs, receipts, and onward distribution of materials to the sites where new connection works are to be executed.
- Lead the analytics agenda for new connection materials analysing consumption trends, stock positions, lead times, forecast accuracy and procurement performance, and translating these into clear, decision-ready dashboards and reports that support informed decision-making by management.
- Prepare and share periodic status reports on materials availability, procurement progress and distribution to the Head of Connections and other key stakeholders.
- Identify and recommend improvements to materials planning, coordination and distribution processes to reduce lead times, minimise stock-outs and optimise working capital tied up in inventory.
- Ensure inspection of materials and processes to verify compliance with approved standards, identify defects and ensure resolution.
- Assess supplier-related risks and develop contingency plans for critical materials and services.
- Any other duties as shall be assigned from time to time
- Strong analytical and data-handling skills
- Strong coordination skills
- Planning and organisation
- Stakeholder management and communication
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Integrity and accountability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- A bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering, Quantitative Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Membership of a recognized supply chain professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) or the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is an added advantage.
- Recognized certifications in supply chain management, for example Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) or equivalent will be an added advantage.
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant experience as a Materials Planner or Demand Planner within a multinational organisation.
- Demonstrable experience working within the power sector, particularly in an electricity distribution company.
- Hands-on experience with ERP or materials management systems e.g. SAP, Oracle.
- Advanced, practical working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power BI including the ability to build and maintain data models, dashboards and automated reports.
- Sound working knowledge of procurement and inventory management processes is vital including sourcing, contracting, call-offs, goods receipt, stock control and distribution.
JOB-69ef0c339f9ea Vacancy title: Connections Officers _ Procurement and Materials Management Jobs at: Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) Deadline of this Job: Friday, May 8 2026 Duty Station: UEDCL Tower, Plot 37 Nakasero Road, Kampala | Kampala | Kampala Summary Date Posted: Monday, April 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
Background The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is a limited liability company incorporated in Uganda under the Companies Act. UEDCL owns the 33KV and below voltage electricity distribution networks. The company sales and distributes electricity in Uganda as per ERA License issued on 31 December 2024 covering over 135 political districts, operates a modern pole plant at Lugogo, and executes key rural electrification schemes on behalf of the Government of Uganda. Overall purpose of the job This is primarily a coordination and analytics role. The Connections Officer in Procurement and Materials Management serves as the central link between the Connections (Access Programme) section, Procurement and Inventory & Stores functions, ensuring seamless coordination of all materials activities that support new connections. Equally critical, the role carries a strong analytics mandate: the job holder is expected to interrogate data, generate insights and produce timely, decision- ready information on demand, stock, lead times and procurement progress. The overall objective is to ensure that the right materials are available in the right quantities, at the right location and at the right time to support timely execution of new connection works. Key Results Areas - Materials Planning: Develop and maintain a comprehensive materials plan for new connections, aligned with the department's connection targets, project pipeline and service-level commitments.
- Procurement Coordination: Liaise with the Procurement team to track the progress of all procurements relating to new connections at every stage from requisition and sourcing through contracting, order placement and delivery and proactively escalate delays or risks.
- Inventory & Stores Coordination: Coordinate with the Inventory and Stores team on the readiness of contracts for delivery of materials, including call-offs, receipts, and onward distribution of materials to the sites where new connection works are to be executed.
- Data Analytics & Demand Planning: Lead the analytics agenda for new connection materials analysing consumption trends, stock positions, lead times, forecast accuracy and procurement performance, and translating these into clear, decision-ready dashboards and reports that support informed decision-making by management.
- Stakeholder Reporting: Prepare and share periodic status reports on materials availability, procurement progress and distribution to the Head of Connections and other key stakeholders.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and recommend improvements to materials planning, coordination and distribution processes to reduce lead times, minimise stock-outs and optimise working capital tied up in inventory.
- Ensure inspection of materials and processes to verify compliance with approved standards, identify defects and ensure resolution.
- Assess supplier-related risks and develop contingency plans for critical materials and services.
- Any other duties as shall be assigned from time to time
JOB ELEMENTS AS PER THE EVALUATION FACTORS Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience - Education: A bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering, Quantitative Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Professional Membership: Membership of a recognized supply chain professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) or the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is an added advantage.
- Professional Certifications: Recognized certifications in supply chain management, for example Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) or equivalent will be an added advantage.
- Experience
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant experience as a Materials Planner or Demand Planner within a multinational organisation.
- Demonstrable experience working within the power sector, particularly in an electricity distribution company.
- Hands-on experience with ERP or materials management systems e.g. SAP, Oracle.
- Advanced, practical working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power BI including the ability to build and maintain data models, dashboards and automated reports.
- Sound working knowledge of procurement and inventory management processes is vital including sourcing, contracting, call-offs, goods receipt, stock control and distribution.
Key Competences - Strong analytical and data-handling skills (core to this role) ability to interrogate large datasets, identify trends, build models and translate insights into actionable materials plans and management reports.
- Strong coordination skills (core to this role) ability to align multiple stakeholders, track commitments and keep activities across Connections, Procurement and Stores moving in step.
- Planning and organisation ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules and deadlines simultaneously.
- Stakeholder management and communication â effective written and verbal communication with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
- Attention to detail and accuracy particularly in data handling, reporting and record- keeping.
- Problem- solving and decision- making proactive in anticipating bottlenecks and resolving supply issues.
- Integrity and accountability high level of professional ethics in handling company resources and information.
- Teamwork and collaboration ability to work effectively across procurement, stores and operations functions.
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
UEDCL is seeking to recruit qualified, competent and highly motivated Ugandans to fill the following positions; For detailed job descriptions and to apply, please visit our website: . To apply, upload your CV (Clearly indicating 3 referees with contacts), Cover letter and all copies of academic and other support documents. Put the job title on the subject line. Only applications received online will be considered. Address your Application to: The Head Human Resource and Administration, UEDCL Tower, Plot 37 Nakasero Road, Kampala. All applications MUST be submitted by Friday, May 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Application Link: Click Here to Apply Now
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