Africa University
📢 We’re Hiring: Procurement Officer
📍 Location: Mutare, Zimbabwe
🗓️ Deadline: 25 April 2025, 14:00 hrs
📩 Email Applications to: [email protected]
📌 Subject Line: Procurement Officer
📝 Job Summary
Africa University seeks a detail-oriented, proactive, and ethical Procurement Officer to oversee purchasing processes and ensure the timely acquisition of goods and services. This position supports strategic sourcing, regulatory compliance, supplier relationships, and efficient budget management.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
Procurement Management
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Evaluate suppliers, services, and products
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Ensure procurement compliance with policies
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Develop strategic procurement plans
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Negotiate contracts and manage purchase orders
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Oversee inventory and maintain records
Compliance & Risk
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Monitor procurement risks
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Ensure ethical standards and regulatory compliance
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Maintain procurement documentation
Supplier Management
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Build and maintain vendor relationships
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Negotiate favourable pricing and terms
Reporting & Budget Control
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Prepare procurement reports and expenditure summaries
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Monitor spending and suggest cost-effective strategies
Continuous Improvement
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Recommend process enhancements
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Stay updated on procurement trends and technologies
🎓 Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Purchasing & Supply
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Master’s degree (advantageous)
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CIPS or equivalent professional certification
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5+ years of procurement or supply chain experience
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Experience with warehousing, inventory, risk management, and ERP systems
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Academic/faith-based institutional experience (an advantage)
💡 Key Competencies
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High integrity and confidentiality
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Strategic negotiation and decision-making skills
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Strong reporting, communication, and analytical abilities
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Proficiency in procurement software and Excel
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Team player with strong time management and organizational skills
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Africa University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, Ubuntu, excellence, and integrity.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Summary
More Information
- Job Application Details Application Instructions Submit the following as one PDF file: Application Letter (indicating the position) Certified copies of qualifications, transcripts, ID/passport Comprehensive CV with 3 referees 📧 Email: [email protected] 📌 Subject: Procurement Officer 📅 Deadline: 25 April 2025, by 14:00 hrs