Job Description:

About the Job

Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, the job holder is expected to develop, review, and implement procurement policies, strategies, regulations, and procedures. This includes coordinating purchasing and material control, validating the procurement manual, and ensuring internal auditing of supply chain management processes and procedures are undertaken.

Responsibilities

Developing, reviewing and implementation of Procurement policies, strategies, regulations and procedures
Coordinating purchasing, and control of materials
Validating the Procurement manual and templates
Ensuring internal auditing and evaluation of supply chain management processes and procedures are undertaken
Coordinating the identification of unserviceable, obsolete and surplus stores and equipment for disposal
Carrying out negotiation of contracts
Ensuring effective use of e-Procurement system
Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards relating to Procurement of goods, services and works
Validating Procurement budgets and plans for the university
Ensuring safe custody of procured goods
Coordinating preparation and maintenance of assets register, transfer and valuation
Coordinating the implementation quality management procedures and performance contracting processes
Ensuring periodic stock taking and stock audit is conducted
Mentoring, coaching and developing staff

Requirements

Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Supply Management or in a comparable position
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supplies Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies Management Option), Business Administration (Supplies Management option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution
Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supplies Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies Management Option), Business Administration (Supplies Management option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution
Relevant technical and professional certification from a recognized institution
A valid practicing License from relevant professional body (where applicable)
Registered with relevant professional body
Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution
Proficiency in computer applications
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results