Contracts and Supplier Relations Manager(Umeme Limited)-Employment opportunity in Uganda

Job Title: Contracts and Supplier Relations Manager
Organisation: Umeme Limited
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: Friday 6th September, 2013, 15:00.
About Umeme:
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 .