Director, Logistics and Procurement

Job Description

Title: Director, Logistics and Procurement

Company Name: Uttara University

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka (Uttara West)

Experience:
∎ At least 15 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):University

Published: 24 Dec 2024

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Educational requirements: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
∎ Experience requirement: At least 15 (fifteen) years of experience in a similar position in the Logistics and Procurement department of any organization preferably at any private university.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Job responsibilities:
∎ - Strategic Planning, Policy Development and implement logistics and procurement strategies aligned with the university's goals and budgetary constraints;
∎ - Develop and establish policies, procedures, and guidelines for purchasing, inventory control, and supply chain management;
∎ - Ensure compliance with national and international procurement laws, university regulations, and best practices;
∎ - Oversee the procurement of goods, services, and works necessary for academic and operational activities;
∎ - Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and secure favorable terms for the university;
∎ - Ensure transparent, competitive, and ethical bidding processes;
∎ - Monitor and evaluate supplier performance for quality, cost, and timeliness;
∎ - Coordinate the logistics of receiving, storing, and distributing supplies, equipment, and materials across departments and offices of the university;
∎ - Optimize transportation and delivery systems to ensure cost-efficiency and timely availability of resources;
∎ - Implement inventory management systems to minimize waste and prevent stock-outs or overstocking;
∎ - Prepare and manage the logistics and procurement budget in collaboration with the Office of Finance and Accounts of the university;
∎ - Ensure cost-effective procurement practices while maintaining quality standards.
∎ - Report regularly on procurement and logistics activities, including budget utilization and savings achieved to the university authority;
∎ - Identify and mitigate risks in procurement and logistics operations;
∎ - Maintain records of all procurement transactions for audit and review purposes;
∎ - Lead and supervise the logistics and procurement team, ensuring high performance and professional development;
∎ - Implement technology and software solutions to streamline procurement and logistics processes;
∎ - Act as a liaison between the university and external suppliers or contractors;
∎ - Other responsibilities as assigned by the university authority.
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Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Salary: As per the Uttara University policy. An attractive compensation package will be offered to the deserving candidate.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka (Uttara West)

Read Before Apply:

Special instructions:

1) Candidates must fill in the “Application Form” properly following the link:https://uttarauniversity.edu.bd/ >> Career >> Job Application Form >> “Job Application Form for Administrative Position”and submit it (printed or soft copy) along with the CV, academic and other documents as a part of the application process. Please note that no application will be considered without this “Application Form”.     

2) In case of sending hard copy applications, candidates are instructed to mention the name of the position applied for on top-right corner of the envelope.

3) In case of email, applicants are instructed to mention the applicant’s name and the position applied for in email subject line.

Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ How to apply?Option 01 (Hard copy):Applicants are requested to apply with a cover letter along with a complete CV, a copy of passport size photograph and copies of all academic certificates, transcripts and experience certificates from the recent/present employer by 03 January 2025 to the Registrar, Uttara University, Holding 77, Beribadh Road, Turag, Uttara, Dhaka 1230.Option
∎ 02 (e-mail):Applicants are requested to send a complete CV along with a cover letter, one copy of passport size photograph and copies of academic certificates, transcripts and experience certificates from the recent/present employer (all in one pdf file; zip file will not be acceptable) by 03 January 2025 to [email protected]

Company Information:
∎ Uttara University
∎ Holding-77, Mirpur Beribandh Road, Sector: 16, Turag, Uttara, Dhaka, Bangladesh
∎ https://uttarauniversity.edu.bd/
∎ Educational non-profit organization

Address::
∎ Holding-77, Mirpur Beribandh Road, Sector: 16, Turag, Uttara, Dhaka, Bangladesh
∎ https://uttarauniversity.edu.bd/
∎ Educational non-profit organization

Application Deadline: 3 Jan 2025

Category: Commercial/Supply Chain