Procurement Officer job at Nican Resort
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-May-15
Location: Katale, Seguku Off Entebbeâ??Kampala Highway, Kampala
Procurement Officer 2026-05-14T12:25:14+00:00 Nican Resort https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_12621/logo/Nican%20Resort.png https://nicanresort.com/about/ FULL_TIME Katale, Seguku Off EntebbeâKampala Highway Kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Hospitality, and Tourism Business Operations, Transportation & Logistics 2026-05-16T17:00:00+00:00 8 Job Summary: The Procurement Officer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing quality goods, materials, and services at the best possible cost. This role ensures that the organization maintains optimal inventory levels while fostering ethical, long-term relationships with reliable suppliers. Key Responsibilities: - Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors and suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery speed.
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements to minimize costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders (POs) in a timely manner.
- Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to avoid stockouts or overstocking.
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery; resolve shipping discrepancies or damaged goods with suppliers.
- Conduct regular market research to stay updated on product availability, pricing trends, and new suppliers.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, budget limits, and legal regulations.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, including contracts, invoices, and delivery notes.
Qualifications: - Bachelorâs degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- 2â4 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or buying.
- Certification (e.g., CIPS, CPP) is a plus.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and MS Office.
Key Competencies: - Negotiation Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Ethical Judgement
- Time Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors and suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery speed.
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements to minimize costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders (POs) in a timely manner.
- Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to avoid stockouts or overstocking.
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery; resolve shipping discrepancies or damaged goods with suppliers.
- Conduct regular market research to stay updated on product availability, pricing trends, and new suppliers.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, budget limits, and legal regulations.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, including contracts, invoices, and delivery notes.
- Negotiation Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Ethical Judgement
- Time Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and MS Office.
- Bachelorâs degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Certification (e.g., CIPS, CPP) is a plus.
JOB-6a05bf2a0f36a Vacancy title: Procurement Officer Jobs at: Nican Resort Deadline of this Job: Saturday, May 16 2026 Duty Station: Katale, Seguku Off EntebbeâKampala Highway | Kampala | Kampala Summary Date Posted: Thursday, May 14 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary: The Procurement Officer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing quality goods, materials, and services at the best possible cost. This role ensures that the organization maintains optimal inventory levels while fostering ethical, long-term relationships with reliable suppliers. Key Responsibilities: - Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors and suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery speed.
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements to minimize costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders (POs) in a timely manner.
- Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to avoid stockouts or overstocking.
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery; resolve shipping discrepancies or damaged goods with suppliers.
- Conduct regular market research to stay updated on product availability, pricing trends, and new suppliers.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, budget limits, and legal regulations.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, including contracts, invoices, and delivery notes.
Qualifications: - Bachelorâs degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- 2â4 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or buying.
- Certification (e.g., CIPS, CPP) is a plus.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and MS Office.
Key Competencies: - Negotiation Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Ethical Judgement
- Time Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 24 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure Interested in applying for this job? nicanresort.com&form%5Bvalid-to%5D=Saturday,%20May%2016%202026">Click here to submit your application now.
Interested applicants should submit: - An application letter
- Updated CV
Please combine both documents into one PDF file and send Application Deadline 16th May 2026
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