Manager Procurement

About this role

East African Development Bank is recruiting a Manager Procurement to oversee its procurement function from Kampala, Uganda. The postholder will ensure goods, services, and works are procured in a timely, cost-effective, transparent, and compliant manner while advising departments on procurement planning and adherence to policies, donor guidelines, and applicable laws. Reporting to the Senior Director Human Resources and Administration, the manager supervises a Procurement Officer and works in the Human Resource and Administration Directorate at job grade D2. Core responsibilities include developing and implementing the annual procurement plan, consolidating departmental needs, aligning them with budget provisions, tracking progress, and flagging delays or risks.

The manager will review and approve requisitions, requests for quotations, bid documents, evaluation reports, and contracts within delegated authority, and lead preparation of bidding and solicitation documents. The role also covers contract negotiation and performance monitoring, vendor relationship management, contract close-out, and asset disposal management. Compliance duties involve internal procurement policies, public procurement laws, donor rules such as AfDB and World Bank requirements, audit support, risk mitigation, and vendor due diligence. Candidates must hold a master’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Logistics Management, or Supply Chain Management, plus a bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

CIPS, CPSP, or equivalent professional certification is required, along with membership in a recognised procurement professional body. At least seven years of relevant procurement experience is required, including three years in a supervisory or managerial role. Public procurement or donor-funded institution experience is an added advantage. EADB was established in 1967 and provides financial and related assistance to enterprises in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda, supporting regional socio-economic development and integration.

This is a full-time position based in Kampala. No salary or benefits are stated. Applications close on 2026-11-10 and should be sent by email to recruitment@eadb.org with Manager-Procurement as the subject.