Job: Contracts and Supplier Relations Manager at Umeme

Organisation: Umeme Limited

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: Friday 6th Sep, 2013

Description

Umeme Limited is an Electricity Distribution Company listed on the Uganda and Nairobi Securities Exchange, with Actis’ Infrastructure 2 fund as a majority investor. Actis is a leading investor in the emerging markets, managing over US$4.8bn worth of investment on behalf of more than 100 institutional investors, including the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC), a UK Government owned company.

Job Summary: The Contracts and Supplier Relations Manager will provide an efficient and effective Contracts Management and Supplier Relations function, within a high performing Contracts Division with annual activity levels up to USD 100 million, to ensure that the Umeme 5 year Capital Investment Plan is delivered on time, within budget and that all Umeme requirements for goods and services can be met.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The candidate should be a Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or equivalent internationally recognized professional qualification.
• Ten or more years experience in a similar position preferably in a utility or a business with similar range and complexity.
• Experience in use of FIDIC contracts in engagements of consultants and contractors
• The ability to influence stakeholders of all levels right up to the most senior business partners
• Experience with 3rd party delivery
• Experience in change management with the ability to deliver business transformation programmes both as a manager, and as part of the team.
• An excellent communicator, with keen negotiation skills and a hands-on approach.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Supplier management and contract management is desirable
• Knowledge of supplier management activities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders up to Head of Function.
• Ability to deliver change as an individual and as part of a team

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates with the above requirements should send their applications with detailed curriculum vitae to the: Human Resource Transformation Manager Umeme at Lugogo, plot 5C 3rd Street Industrial Area, Kampala, uganda or via e-mail to recruit.hr@umeme.co.ug .