PROCUREMENT OFFICER – MAKONDE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL 128 views

All correspondences to be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer

VACANCY
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following vacant position.
POST: PROCUREMENT OFFICER – GRADE 9

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the procurement of materials, suppliers for Council in accordance with the PPDPAAct and regulations.
• Provides strategic procurement to the organisation.
• Developing and implementation of procurement policies and procedures.
• Interfaces with the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ).
• Prepares and manages tender documents and reports.
• Prepares the Annual Procurement Plan.
• Manages inventory.
• Manages contracts negotiation process with suppliers.
• Provides technical procurement guidance/support to line managers.
• Provides leadership to the Procurement Management Unit.
• Preparation of monthly and annual procurement reports.
• To give procurement procedures and guidelines to the Accounting Officer.
• Supervises subordinates.

Qualifications
• Adegree in Purchasing and Supply or equivalent
• A professional qualification in Supply Chain Management is an added advantage
• Membership of a recognised professional body is an added advantage
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience preferably in the Public Sector.
• Knowledge of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act (Chapter 22:23)
• Computer literacy
• At least 25 years of age
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Aclean class 4 drivers licence is an added advantage.