PROCUREMENT MANAGER – Gwanda State University 331 views

The University seeks to engage a Procurement Manager in the Procurement Management Unit.

As a Procurement Manager, you will be

• Conducts procurement in accordance with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act (Chapter 22:23) and any other policies
• Initiates and coordinates annual procurement planning based on the approved operational plan and approved budget
• Coordinates the bidding processes including pre-bid meetings, ensuring that bidding documents comply with set provisions and guidelines
• Develops sound, cost-effective strategies for the procurement of goods and services
• Maintains accurate and complete records for all procurements of services for the University
• Ensures that procurement achieves maximum value of public expenditure with available financial resources
• Conducts cost analysis and setting benchmarks for improvement

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management/ Purchasing and Supply Management
• A Master’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management/Purchasing and Supply Management
• Professional membership such as Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management (CIPS), Supply Chain Association of Zimbabwe (SCAZ) or equivalent is a must
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in public procurement
• Working knowledge of the electronic Government Procurement (eGP) system and Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act (Chapter 22:23)