Procurement Manager

This is a managerial post which requires the incumbent to coordinate and manage the procurement function of the University. Applicants must have at least a
Master’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management or Accounting and a Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply/Supply Chain Management from a recognised Institution and at least 10 years’ post qualification experience.
Membership of a recognised professional board such as the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or the Zimbabwe Institute of Purchasing and Supply is a prerequisite.
Knowledge of Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) procedures and regulations is a must;
knowledge of Pastel Evolution is an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

Development and implementation of the University procurement plan;
Formulation of internal procurement controls and identifying risks associated with procurement;
Oversee the procurement of supplies, services, materials and equipment in compliance with relative legislation and statutes;
Preparing bidding documents in compliance with the provisions of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act (Chapter 22:23);
Managing the bidding process, related meetings and receipt and opening of bids;
Managing the evaluation of bids and any qualification negotiations required;
Advising the University Evaluation Committee on tender issues;
Determining appropriate procurement methods upon receipt of procurement requests;
Preparation of evaluation and procurement reports and submitting evaluation reports to the Accounting Officer;
Servicing the University Evaluation Committee and Managing procurement contracts.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Leave, contributory medical aid and pension are offered. Information on salary and other benefits will be made available to shortlisted candidates.

APPLICATIONS Applicants must submit six (6) sets of applications which should include the application letter, certified copies of certificates, national identification and a detailed Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees. Applications in envelopes clearly indicating post applied for should be addressed to: The Deputy Registrar Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology P.O. Box 35 MARONDERA hand deliver or send by courier to: Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology CSC Campus, Industrial Sites MARONDERA The dosing date for receipt of applications is 8 February 2019. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.