Job Detail

Description

UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE

Applications from suitably qualified members are invited to fill the following posts: 

PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT UNIT 
PROCUREMENT MANAGER 

Duties and Responsibilities 
The Procurement Manager would be reporting to the Accounting Officer and responsible for:  
- Developing the University’s Procurement Plan; 
- Overseeing the Procurement Process; 
- Determining the Procurement Method to be used upon Receipt of Requests;
- Preparing Bidding Documents and Evaluation Criteria; 
- Managing the Bidding Process; 
- Managing the Evaluation of Bids and any Post-qualification Negotiations required;
- Advising the University Evaluation Committee on Tender Issues; 
- Preparing Contract Documents and Overseeing Management of Procurement contracts; 
- Preparing Evaluation and Procurement Reports; 
- Servicing the University Evaluation Committee; 
- Supervising Staff in the Procurement Unit; 
- Managing the Daily Operations of the Procurement Unit; 
- Any other Duties as may be assigned by the Accounting Officer. 

Work/Educational Requirements

Desired Qualifications and Essentials 
The applicant must be a holder of at least a Master of Science Degree in Accounting; Supply  Chain Management or equivalent; a Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply, both from a  reputable institution and a Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Graduate  Diploma. 
-A PhD would be an added advantage.
- He/she must also have at least 10 years’ working  experience as a Procurement Manager, Buyer or Purchasing Agent.

To Apply

APPLICATIONS 
All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Six copies of applications, including a curriculum  vitae, giving full personal particulars indicating full name, place and date of birth; certified copies of national identification, birth certificate, proof of qualifications, employment and experience, present  salary, telephone number and names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to: 
Deputy Registrar, Human Resources 
University of Zimbabwe 
P O Box MP 167 
Mount Pleasant 
HARARE 
Or Hand delivered to the Administration Block, door number 113 
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 29 January 2021. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.