Applications from suitably qualified members are invited to fill the following posts:

PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT UNIT

PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Duties and Responsibilities

The Procurement Manager would be reporting to the Accounting Officer and responsible for:

- Developing the University’s Procurement Plan;

- Overseeing the Procurement Process;

- Determining the Procurement Method to be used upon Receipt of Requests;

- Preparing Bidding Documents and Evaluation Criteria;

- Managing the Bidding Process;

- Managing the Evaluation of Bids and any Post-qualification Negotiations required;

- Advising the University Evaluation Committee on Tender Issues;

- Preparing Contract Documents and Overseeing Management of Procurement contracts;

- Preparing Evaluation and Procurement Reports;

- Servicing the University Evaluation Committee;

- Supervising Staff in the Procurement Unit;

- Managing the Daily Operations of the Procurement Unit;

- Any other Duties as may be assigned by the Accounting Officer.

Work/Educational Requirements

Desired Qualifications and Essentials

The applicant must be a holder of at least a Master of Science Degree in Accounting; Supply Chain Management or equivalent; a Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply, both from a reputable institution and a Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Graduate Diploma.

-A PhD would be an added advantage.

- He/she must also have at least 10 years’ working experience as a Procurement Manager, Buyer or Purchasing Agent.