Procurement and Field Logistics Manager

• PositionProcurement and Field Logistics Manager
• CompanyThinkWell
• LocationKampala
• Job typeFull Time
• ExperienceAt least 7 years
• ClosingNo closing date is published on the official posting, so apply early.

ThinkWell is a global health organization focused on practical solutions to improve health systems and health financing. Its website says it has supported long-lasting health-system improvements in more than 30 countries. Official organisation website.

This full-time Kampala role leads procurement and field logistics for ThinkWell's Uganda activity. It is responsible for transparent, value-for-money purchasing and reliable field operations, following ThinkWell policy, applicable U.S. Government requirements, and Ugandan law.

• Develop and maintain annual procurement plans aligned with work plans, budgets, field operations, and verification schedules.
• Lead procurement from requisition and solicitation through bid evaluation, vendor selection, contracting, purchase orders, and close-out.
• Ensure fair, competitive, value-for-money procurement with appropriate segregation of duties and internal controls.
• Maintain prequalified vendor pools and complete procurement files and monitor vendor and contract performance.
• Coordinate field logistics, transport, accommodation, itineraries, equipment, and services for field activities, workshops, and travel.
• Coordinate vehicle scheduling and maintain asset and inventory registers, stock levels, verification, maintenance, and disposal records.
• Track procurement commitments against budgets and plans; provide pipeline and expenditure information and flag cost or delivery risks.
• Apply donor and local legal requirements, support audits, and improve procurement and logistics processes.

• Bachelor's degree in procurement and supply-chain management, logistics, business administration, finance, or another relevant field; relevant master's degree is an advantage.
• At least 7 years of relevant procurement, logistics, operations, or supply-chain experience, preferably in an NGO, donor-funded program, consulting firm, or development organization.
• Demonstrated experience in competitive procurement, vendor relationships, contracts, and procurement documentation.
• Experience coordinating field logistics, travel, transport, events, assets, or inventory.
• Working knowledge of donor procurement requirements, internal controls, and segregation of duties; U.S. Government-funded award experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Uganda's procurement environment and applicable requirements; strong planning, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills; Microsoft Office/Excel proficiency; professional fluency in English.

Salary and benefits are not stated in the official advert.

Apply online through the ThinkWell Workable posting at https://apply.workable.com/j/95D1E58579. The posting does not state any additional required application materials or a separate submission procedure.

No closing date is published on the official posting, so apply early.

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