ASSISTANT PROCUREMENT MANAGER

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Assistant Procurement Manager will be responsible for working closely with selected suppliers. He/she will assist in ensuring that the Procurement Management Unit operates within the Council’s procedures and in accordance with the provisions of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act [Chapter 22:23].

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Preparation of high-quality tender documents
• Supervises the issuance of tender documents to suppliers
• Assists with managing day-to-day procurement activities
• Ensures compliance with the Public Procurement and Public Assets Disposal Act
• Monitors suppliers’ performance regularly
• Sourcing alternative items for users and customers
• Providing advisory role to the committee
• Conducts market research and recommends best procurement options
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures, legislation, corporate governance and international best practice in accordance with the act
• Knowledge of the Electronic Government Procurement system.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Degree in Procurement, Purchasing and Supply or equivalent qualification
• CIPS DIPLOMA or Part qualification is a must
• Membership to a relevant professional board (CIPS or CILT) a must
• Minimum 4 years’ experience of which 2 must be at supervisory level
• Knowledge of Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act and all the relevant Statutes and Regulations
• Candidate must know procurement function
• Must keep abreast with economic trends

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES

• Must have good negotiation and conflict management skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Unquestionably integrity
• Computer Literate

Interested and qualified persons should submit single PDF file comprising application, curriculum vitae, educational and professional qualifications.  The CVs should have contact telephone numbers and names of at least three (3) referees.  Applications should be done online on the google application form accessible “HERE“. Applications should be received not later than Friday, 28th February 2025.

Applications should be addressed to:

Director – Human Capital
Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC)
Head Office Examination Centre

Upper East Road, Mount Pleasant
P.O. BOX CY1464, Causeway
Harare

NB. ZIMSEC recruitment policy does not require any prospective job seekers to make payment to the Council or any of its employees as a way of securing employment. ZIMSEC is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnical backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED