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Procurement Specialist x3

Midlands State University MSU Gweru

Job Description

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:

PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT UNIT

POST A: PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST- 3 POSTS

Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Procurement Manager the person will be responsible for:

Timely actioning of purchase requisitions in the assigned procurement categories and /or campuses.
Supervision of Procurement Officers in the assigned procurement categories
Minute taking for Procurement meetings related to PPDPA Act-exempted procurements.
Leading PMU activities in campuses outside Gweru (where applicable).
Production of category-specific procurement reports from time to time and as requested.
Checking of cost comparative schedules, for onward transmission (for approval) to the Procurement Manager.
Any other duties assigned by the Procurement Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

A first degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management.
A Master’s degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management is an added advantage.
A professional qualification in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, e.g., CIPS, is a must
A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant working experience.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

Should have good oral and written communication skills.
Should be a good team player.
Ability to pay attention to detail in execution of duties.

How to Apply

APPLICATIONS

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, copies of academic (‘O’ and ‘A’ level), national identification and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource

The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: [email protected].

Closing date for applications is 19 August 2026. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.

Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line. It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.

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