Senior Procurement Officer x1 - Procurement Unit: National Centre
Procurement, Purchasing And Supply Chain Management Jobs
- ZOU - Zimbabwe Open University
- Expires 03 Jul 2021
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
The Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) is the largest and comprehensive Open & Distance Electronic-Learning (ODeL) university in Zimbabwe that offers lifelong learning in an affordable and flexible manner. Suitably qualified, experienced and motivated candidates are invited to apply for vacant positions that have arisen in the Zimbabwe Open University. The incumbent will report to the Manager, Procurement
Duties and Responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Procurement of goods and services for the University as and when required;
• Negotiating with suppliers and finalizes contracts/orders with them;
• Conducting market survey for identification of alternative sources;
• Sourcing for quotations from suppliers on the approved list;
• Preparing cost comparative schedules;
• Preparing monthly and quarterly reports for the Unit;
• Liaising with State Procurement Board on behalf of the University;
• Processing of Duty Free certificates through parent Ministry;
• Raising of purchase orders for general and capex purchases;
• Liaising with forwarding and shipping agents;
• Coordinating with Finance Department for the processing of payment to suppliers;
• Supervising the Procurement Officers; and
• Undertaking any other duties as and when required by the Manager
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies, or Commerce from a recognised university;
• A Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management from a reputable professional board such as Chartered institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management from a reputable examination Board such as Higher Education Examination Council (HEXCO);
• SAGE Evolution or SAP hands-on experience will be an added advantage; and
• At least three (3) years of post-qualification experience working in the Procurement field
How to Apply
WOMEN CANDIDATES AND THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT MEET THE STIPULATED REQUIREMENTS NEED NOT APPLY.
Interested and qualified persons should submit their applications consisting of the following documents: application letter, certified educational and professional certificates as well as transcripts and curriculum
vitae with contact details (telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three (3) referees as follows;
EITHER • in PDF format as a single document to: recruitment@zou.ac.zw
OR
• as hard copies which consist of ten (10) sets of each of the above listed documents. All envelopes should clearly indicate the post being applied
for.
Applications should be received not later than 3 July 2021.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Director, Human Resources
Zimbabwe Open University or Hand delivered to
P O Box MP 1119 4th Floor
Mount Pleasant Corner House
Harare Cnr Samora Machel and Leopold
Takawira Street
Harare
