Midlands State University (MSU)
DUE: 28 FEB 2024
PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT UNIT
PROCUREMENT MANAGER (General Purchases and Procurement Systems)
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- A first Degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management.
- A Master’s degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
- A professional qualification in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management e.g., CIPS, is a must.
- A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
- Should have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to pay attention to detail in the execution of duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Director Procurement the person will be responsible for:
- All general purchases.
- Supervision of Procurement Specialists for general purchases.
- Ensuring cost-effective procurement through use of competitive suppliers and price benchmarking.
- Production of portfolio-specific reports from time to time and as requested.
- Assisting in procurement, planning and preparation of the institution’s annual procurement plans, quarterly and monthly procurement reports.
- The smooth functioning of all Procurement Information Communication Systems (PICS), with the support of the university ICT department.
- Attending Procurement Management Unit meetings and other university meetings as assigned by the Director Procurement.
- Scrutinizing and approving cost comparative schedules from Procurement Officers.
- Any other duties assigned by the Director Procurement.
NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, 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 to:
The Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)
Midlands State University
[email protected]
Application documents must be in a single-scan pdf format.
The closing date for this advert is 28 February 2024.
Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.