PROCUREMENT OFFICER – Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology 902 views

PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT UNIT

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply or Supply Chain
Management or equivalent. Possession of a professional qualification such as CIPS/CILT is an
added advantage. Candidates should have at least two (2) years post-qualification
experience and have experience in public procurement; public procurement law and
compliance; construction projects management; and transport and logistics. Computer
literacy is a must and knowledge of computer packages such as Pastel, SAGE Evolution or
SAP is an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

 Preparation of procurement budgets and procurement plans.
 Tender administration.
 Contract management.
 Liaising with the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe.
 Procurement of goods and services for the University and negotiating with suppliers.
 Raising purchase orders for purchases including capital expenditure.
 Identification of alternative sources by conducting market surveys.
 Processing Duty-Free Certificates through the parent Ministry.
 Liaising with forwarding and shipping agents.
 Preparation of procurement reports in compliance with the Public Procurement and
Disposal of Public Assets Act [Chapter 22:23].
 Compilation of disposal reports.
 Coordinating with Finance Department for processing of payments to suppliers.
 Supervised Procurement Clerks.
 Any other duties as may be assigned by the Director, Procurement.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

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