Senior Procurement Officer

• To manage and supervise the procurement and disposal function in the University in accordance to existing legal and policy frameworks.
  

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have a Masters degree in either Procurement, Purchasing or Logistics and Supply Chain Management from a recognised institution.
  
• Should be a Member of a recognized professional procurement or logistics and supply chain management body.
  

• Should have at least five (5) years relevant working experience in procurement, two (2) of which should have been at a supervisory level.
  

• Should have in-depth knowledge of laws governing procurement.
  
• Should have the ability to build, lead, and work with teams.
  
• Should be computer literate.
  

• Should have well developed communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
  

• To manage and supervise the procurement and disposal function in the University in accordance to existing legal and policy frameworks.
  

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have a Masters degree in either Procurement, Purchasing or Logistics and Supply Chain Management from a recognised institution.
  
• Should be a Member of a recognized professional procurement or logistics and supply chain management body.
  

• Should have at least five (5) years relevant working experience in procurement, two (2) of which should have been at a supervisory level.
  

• Should have in-depth knowledge of laws governing procurement.
  
• Should have the ability to build, lead, and work with teams.
  
• Should be computer literate.
  

• Should have well developed communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
  

• Ensuring the proper management and value for money for procurements and disposals handled by the Procurement and Disposal Unit.
  
• Develops appropriate procedures and guidelines for the Procurement and Disposal Department and the Contracts Committee.
  
• Coordinates the preparation of bid documents.
  
• Assists in the evaluation of bids.
  
• Responsible for contract administration including preparation of contracts and issuing approved contracts.
  
• Liaises with Suppliers, Consultants, Contractors and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services as per contract.
  
• Prepares and updates specifications.
  
• Performs any other duties assigned by the Supervisor