Procurement Officer (Simone’s Kids)
Reports to: Head of Finance
Location: Nakaseke, Uganda
Position Type: Full-time
Start Date: September/October 2026

Job Summary:
You will be responsible for sourcing and procuring goods and services for our company. You will work closely with our team of buyers and suppliers to ensure that we are getting the best possible prices for the goods and services  we need.

Key Outputs:

• Overseeing and supervising school and organization purchases and all activities of the purchasing department.
• Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies. Monitor, evaluate and improve supplier performance, according to an appropriate Service Level Agreement, on a continuous basis.
• Following and enforcing the company’s procurement policies and procedures.
• Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
• Ensure that the products and supplies meet quality standards.
• Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
• Researching, evaluating prospective suppliers and Develop sourcing strategies.
• Preparing budgets, cost analyses, cost saving budgeting and targeting, reports, control and monitor expenses against approved budgets.
• Set payment terms, negotiation practices, department optimization and management.
• Receive orders from various departments, initiate and keep track of orders, receive, inspect and distribute orders, reconcile or resolve order discrepancies with suppliers
• Maintain and update a list of suppliers.
• Monitor delivery times to ensure they are on time
• Efficiently multitask, prioritize, and manage time.
• Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• A committed Christian with a strong moral compass
• At least 2 years working in procurement
• Experience working in an NGO is a plus.
• Diploma or Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain/Logistics Management is required.
• Strong communication skills – oral and written abilities – are needed to build and sustain supplier relationships.
• Experience in procurement software systems
• Strong math and calculation skills
• Strong organizational skills

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their CV, a cover letter, and 3 references to jobs.ug@simoneskids.com before 25th September 2026.

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.
SIMONES KIDS. PO BOX 134 WOBULENZI, UGANDA