MANAGER-PROCUREMENT
First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026.
POSITION: MANAGER-PROCUREMENT
Location: Kampala – Uganda
Reporting to: Senior Director Human Resources and Administration
To support in overseeing the Bank’s procurement function, ensuring that goods, services, and works
are procured in a timely, cost-effective, transparent and compliant manner. The role involves
supervising procurement activities, advising departments on procurement planning, and ensuring
adherence to procurement policies, donor guidelines, and applicable laws. The role also builds the
Bank’s data and analytics capability, so that strategy and decisions rest on reliable evidence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DIMENSIONS
Key Responsibilities
• Procurement Strategy and Planning
• Procurement Operations Oversight
• Contract Management
• Asset Disposal Management
• Compliance and Risk Management
• Staff Supervision and Capacity Building
• Reporting
JOB COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES/ SKILLS).
Academic Qualifications
• Masters degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Logistics management, Supply
Chain Management is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Logistics management, Supply Chain Management,
Business Administration, or related field.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
• CIPS, CPSP, or equivalent professional certification is required.
• Membership in a recognized procurement professional body.
The East African Development Bank (EADB) was established in 1967 under the treaty of the then
East African Cooperation. Its mandate is to provide financial and related assistance to enterprises
in the member States to make a positive contribution to socio-economic development in the region.
EADB is today owned by the four Member States of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda as well
as other development and commercial financial institutions. Being an organ of the EAC and its
partnership with EAC institutions has accorded to provide it with a platform to play a catalysing role
in regional integration through provision of development finance.
JOB PURPOSE
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Manager –
Procurement Reports to
❖ Senior Director Human Resource &
Job Grade: D2 Administration
Department/Directorate: Human Resource &
Administration
Direct Reports
❖ Procurement Officer
Section/Unit: N/A
Job Purpose:
To support in overseeing the Bank’s procurement function, ensuring that goods, services, and
works are procured in a timely, cost-effective, transparent and compliant manner. The role
involves supervising procurement activities, advising departments on procurement planning, and
ensuring adherence to procurement policies, donor guidelines, and applicable laws.
Key Responsibilities and Job Dimensions
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Strategy and Planning
Develop and implement the annual procurement plan.
Consolidate procurement needs from departments and align them with budget provisions.
Track progress against procurement plans and flag delays or risks.
Develop and implement cost-saving strategies through proactive market research and
analysis across the Bank’s country offices, ensuring optimal value in procurement activities and
contract negotiation.
Procurement Operations Oversight
Review and approve requisitions, RFQs, bid documents, evaluation reports, and contracts
within delegated authority.
Lead the preparation of bidding and solicitation documents in line with applicable
procurement laws and donor requirements.
Ensure transparent and competitive processes are followed in all procurement activities.
Contract Management
Support negotiation of terms and finalize contracts in consultation with legal and technical
teams.
Monitor contract performance, ensure timely delivery of goods and services, and manage
vendor relationships.
Coordinate contract close-out procedures and performance evaluations.
Asset Disposal Management
Develop and implement asset disposal strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Coordinate with user departments to assess asset condition and disposal needs.
Identify assets due for disposal through coordination with inventory and asset management
teams.
Initiate asset valuation and recommend appropriate disposal methods (e.g., resale,
auction, donation, recycling).
Engage with external vendors, auctioneers, and recyclers to facilitate disposal processes.
Compliance and Risk Management
Ensure adherence to internal procurement policies and procedures, public procurement
laws, and donor guidelines (e.g., AfDB, World Bank).
Support internal and external audits by providing relevant documentation and responding
to queries.
Identify procurement risks and recommend mitigation measures.
Conduct vendor due diligence to verify their credibility and reliability.
Previous relevant work experience required
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in procurement, with 3 years in a supervisory or
managerial role.
• Experience in public procurement or donor-funded institutions is an added advantage.
The full job description for the role is available at
eadb.org/vacancies/ . To apply, kindly send an updated CV to email: [email protected] by 10th November 2026 with Manager-Procurement as the email subject and indicate your expected Gross salary in your application. All applicants are advised to adhere to the application guidelines for consideration.
Female candidates from Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Kenya are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted