Officer, Office of Logistics & Procurement

Job Description

Title: Officer, Office of Logistics & Procurement

Company Name: Uttara University

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka (Uttara West)

Published: 23 Aug 2024

Additional Requirements:
∎ Educational requirements: Master’s degree in any discipline. Proficiency in English reading and writing is a must for this position.
∎ Experience requirement: One year of experience in a similar position in the Logistics & Procurement Office of any organization preferably at any private university.
∎ Note: Selected candidates may be recruited as an Officer or Assistant Officer based on experience.

Requirements:

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Overseeing the purchasing of supplies, equipment, and materials needed for the university’s operations;
∎ Maintaining and tracking inventory levels, ensuring that all departments have the necessary resources when needed;
∎ Establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and negotiating contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality;
∎ Scheduling and supervising maintenance activities for university facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, and dormitories;
∎ Planning and coordinating logistical support for university events such as conferences, seminars, graduations, and other large gatherings;
∎ Ensuring that necessary equipment, such as audio-visual gear, seating, and lighting, is set up and functioning properly for events.
∎ Preparing and managing event venues, including setting up, cleaning, and ensuring all facilities are in working order;
∎ Managing budgets for logistical operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness while meeting the needs of the university;
∎ Ensuring that resources such as supplies, equipment, and materials are distributed efficiently across various departments and offices;
∎ Ensuring that all logistical operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations, particularly in areas such as transportation, safety, and procurement;
∎ Identifying potential risks in logistics operations and developing strategies to mitigate them;
∎ Maintaining accurate records of inventory, procurement activities, transportation schedules, and other logistics-related data.
∎ Preparing regular reports on logistical operations, including budget reports, inventory levels, and procurement activities for university management;
∎ Coordinating logistics during emergencies, such as natural disasters or unexpected events, to ensure continuity of operations;
∎ Other responsibilities as assigned by the university authority;
∎ Overseeing the purchasing of supplies, equipment, and materials needed for the university’s operations;
∎ Maintaining and tracking inventory levels, ensuring that all departments have the necessary resources when needed;
∎ Establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and negotiating contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality;
∎ Scheduling and supervising maintenance activities for university facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, and dormitories;
∎ Planning and coordinating logistical support for university events such as conferences, seminars, graduations, and other large gatherings;
∎ Ensuring that necessary equipment, such as audio-visual gear, seating, and lighting, is set up and functioning properly for events.
∎ Preparing and managing event venues, including setting up, cleaning, and ensuring all facilities are in working order;
∎ Managing budgets for logistical operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness while meeting the needs of the university;
∎ Ensuring that resources such as supplies, equipment, and materials are distributed efficiently across various departments and offices;
∎ Ensuring that all logistical operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations, particularly in areas such as transportation, safety, and procurement;
∎ Identifying potential risks in logistics operations and developing strategies to mitigate them;
∎ Maintaining accurate records of inventory, procurement activities, transportation schedules, and other logistics-related data.
∎ Preparing regular reports on logistical operations, including budget reports, inventory levels, and procurement activities for university management;
∎ Coordinating logistics during emergencies, such as natural disasters or unexpected events, to ensure continuity of operations;
∎ Other responsibilities as assigned by the university authority;

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

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 22 September 2024 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 22 September 2024 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: 22 Sep 2024

Category: General Management/Admin