Procurement Officer

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced personnel to fill in the above mentioned vacant post. The procurement officer will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS

l) 5 0 ‘Levels including English Language and Mathematics.

2) Higher National Diploma in purchasing and supplies management.

3) A Degree in purchasing and supplies management and logistics will be an added advantage.

4) Must have a minimum of 2 years experience of post qualification experience in the field of procurement.

5) Possession of a clean class four (4) Driver’s Licence will be an added advantage.

6) Being a member of a recognised professional board or institute will be an added advantage.

7) Firm knowledge of procurement legislation and regulations in Zimbabwe.

8) Strong communication and negotiation skills.

9) Competent computer literacy is a must.

I0) A clean criminal record.

11) Procurement regulatory authority practising licence is an added advantage.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY

The incumbent will be responsible for:

a) Overseeing procurement of goods and services for council in line with procurement regulations.

b) Championing the formation and the implementation of the council procurement plans.

c) Working closely with the other council departments in their supply chain activities, right from need identification in specification to product in service delivery

d) Preparing the biding documents in compliance with provisions of the public procurement and disposal of public assets Act.

e) Providing quality, technical, legal guidance and advice on procurement issues to the accounting officer and the council procurement management unit.

f) Formulating internal controls around the procurement cycle, identifying and managing risk associated with procurement.

g) Leading in contract negotiations with contractors.

h) Producing monthly and periodic procurement reports for the Accounting Officer

i) Preparing bidding documents and appropriate review of tender documents in line with the procurement Act and regulations

Any other duties as may be assigned by the accounting officer and procurement management unit.