VACANCY
CITY OF GWERU
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in positions which have become vacant in the Procurement Management Unit.
POSITION : PROCUREMENT AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER
GRADE : 13
DEPARTMENT : OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
REPORTING TO : THE TOWN CLERK
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
A successful candidate should have the following qualifications and experience
• Bachelor’s Degree Honours in Purchasing and Supply or equivalent.
• Masters in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or equivalent is an added advantage
• A Professional Diploma qualification in Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
• Valid membership of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
• At least five (5) years’ post qualification experience level in purchasing and supply.
• Clean class 4 driver’s license.
PERSONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to uphold and respect procurement ethics and to conduct activities with integrity.
• Ability and willingness to meet tight deadlines and work longs hours when required.
• Ability to act in utmost confidentiality, honesty, reliability and responsibility.
• Ability to ensure that each procurement decision is based on adequate information to the extent that it is available and is made in good faith, for a proper purpose in accordance with the Procurement Act in the best interest of Council
• Problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work in teams demonstrating patience and flexibility.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Formulating Procurement strategies, policies and procedures.
• Providing strategic and practical advice on all procurement issues to all staff and members of Council.
• Managing the end-to-end procurement process in collaboration with key business areas.
• Ensuring processes and procedures are fully documented and followed.
• Helping Council to forecast and plan supply requirements.
• Developing and maintaining long-term, positive relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Ensuring compliance with Procurement Legislations and management of procurement risks.
• Developing business relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders and implementing the best sourcing practices.
• Driving cost reduction through process improvements, supporting all developments by ensuring that all their requirements are fulfilled timeously.
• Developing, updating and monitoring the Council’s procurement strategy and leading in the development of procurement initiatives such as e- procurement within the Council.
• Ensuring that Council’s procurement activities comply Procurement Legislations such as the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (PPDPA) Act, CAP 22:23.
• Producing and maintaining a long-term plan for procurement within the Council, which will maximize the Council’s purchasing power where practical and appropriate.
• Advising Council on all Procurement related issues.
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APPLICATION DETAILS
If you are interested and possess the above qualifications, then submit an application with certified copies of academic and professional certificates and your detailed CVs addressed to the Chamber Secretary, City of Gweru on the address below Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will automatically disqualify candidates. Closing Date: Monday 10 November 2025 Time: 1500hours CITY OF GWERU L. CHURU MUNICIPAL BUILDING ACTING TOWN CLERK CIVIC CENTRE GARDENS CORNER ROBERT MUGABE WAY AND 8TH STREET P. O. BOX 278 GWERU TEL. 0254 224071-9
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