Procurement Officer x 3-Parliament Of Zimbabwe 513 views

Applications are being invited from suitably qualified and experienced Zimbabwean citizens below the age of fifty (50), with a clean disciplinary / criminal record, to fill the following vacant position.

Job Title : Procurement Officer x 3
Grade : 8
Location : Procurement Management Unit
Reports To : Director Procurement Management Unit

Job Description

• Prepares Parliament’s procurement plans and monitoring performance plans;
•  Processes requisitions/orders in line with Parliament’s policies and procedures;
•  Identifies and recommends potential suppliers to the Director Procurement;
•  Prepares bidding documents in compliance with the prevailing procurement laws;
• Conducts regular supplier performance evaluations to ensure they meet required standards;
•  Establishes and negotiates contract terms and conditions and maintaining supplier
  relationships;
•  Sits in Evaluation Committees as Advisor;
• Participates in the entire procurement cycle including all tendering activities;
•  Creates purchase requisitions as per user department requests;
•  Sources quotations for requested goods and services;
•  Creates comparative schedules of received quotations;
• Converts requisitions into purchase orders;
•  Follows up on purchase orders and contracts, monitors receipt of order confirmation or
  other necessary documentation;
•  Reviews with the supervisor problems and discrepancies related to assigned actions;
• Assists in preparation of Procurement Plans;
•  Prepares and maintains procurement records, reports and price lists;
•  Assists in the development of specifications for equipment, materials and services to be
  procured;
•  Assists in contract management;
• Participates in the formulation of Parliament’s procurement strategies;
•  Produces relevant procurement reports, quarterly, bi-annually, annually etc;
•  Negotiates with suppliers for favourable payment terms and delivery periods; and
• Adheres to standard operating procedures and Public Procurement and Disposal of Public
  Assets Act [Chapter 22:23) and related regulations.

Minimum Person Specification

• An Honours Degree in Purchasing and Supply or A Bachelor of Business Studies with
  Supply Chain Management as a major.
•  A Professional Qualification in Procurement preferably CIPS is an added advantage
• At least two (2) years’ relevant experience with a strong bias towards Public Sector
  Procurement
• Thorough knowledge and application of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public
  Assets Act [Chapter 22:23)
• Active member of a professional body, e.g. CIPS
• Knowledge of SAP
•  A Clean Class 4 Drivers’ License is an added advantage

In return, Parliament of Zimbabwe offers a competitive public sector remuneration package which
will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.