Job Description

HEAD-PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT UNIT
We are seeking a vibrant and dynamic individual to fill the above position.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will oversee all purchasing activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality. The Incumbent takes the responsibility to forecast levels of demand for services and products, conduct research to source the best products/services and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality, run tenders, evaluate bids and make commendations, based on commercial and technical factors.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
The incumbent’ key responsibilities shall include but not limited to: -
• Facilitating the formulation of the entity’s procurement policies and strategic planning for the Procurement Management Unit.
• Ensuring a steady supply of high-quality goods and services while optimizing costs and maintaining excellent supplier relations.
• Advising management and the Procurement Management Unit on procurement and asset disposal matters providing technical guidance/support.
• Oversight of the procurement of goods and services for the entity in line with the procurement regulations.
• Supervising the development of procurement contracts, negotiations and contract management ensuring that the entity has valid procurement contracts.
• Preparing bid documents and coordinating bid processes in compliance with the provisions of procurement regulations.
• Liaising with the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe on procurement issues to ensure the Institution adheres to the relevant statutes.
• Conducting supply market survey to assess general supply conditions and pricing.
• Performing quality control checks on goods and services to ensure compliance and
conformance.
• Managing procurement risks and taking necessary mitigatory measures.
• Supervises, trains, and develops subordinates to achieve optimum functional performance.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualifications & Experience
• University degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent,
• Diploma in procurement and supply from CIPS.
• At least five years’ experience in a similar role.
• Computer applications in Excel, Word and in particular Procurement
Management Information system such SAP and ERP.
Attributes

• Strong people management skills and excellent leadership qualities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adaptable, flexible, able to take initiative and prioritize among competing
demands.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in
“reading” the market
• Talent in negotiations and networking.
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their Application Letters clearly indicating the position applied for together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and Certified Copies of Certificates to: [email protected] not later than 11 April 2024.