Kwame Nkrumah University
The Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University (KNU) a public university wishes to recruit suitably qualified personnel in the following position;
NON ACADEMIC POSITIONS
PURCHASING & SUPPLIES MANAGER
JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for planning, organizing and supervising the procurement functions for the University in compliance with local and international procurement regulations.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- To participate in preparing and controlling annual procurement plan.
- To direct the implementation of procurement in linc with the policies and procedures,
- To oversee the review of purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) and University policy.
- To review approved purchase orders to ensure accuracy and compliance to regulations.
- To oversee the process of evaluating the suppliers in order to determine product availability and terms of sale.
- To manage and organize the procurement Unit to ensure that there is efficiency, cost effectiveness and that all purchases represent value for money.
- To prepare and submit situational, quarterly and annual reports on procurement and supply issues for information and management decision.
- To prepare quarterly and annual operational performance reports.
QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Must have a full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate with at least 5 Credits that must include English Language.
- Must have a Professional Diploma (CIPS) or Degree in Procurement and Supply. A Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or in a related field will be an added advantage.
- Must have a rmnimum of four (3) years practical experience in a similar or related position and should be a member of Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS).
- Must have a successful and verifiable track record in establishing procurement management systems.
- Must be computer literate
- Not less than 35 years of age.
- Must have good interpersonal skills.
- Integrity, honesty, ethical values, professional conduct and soberness of character are mandatory requirements.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Candidates meeting the stated requirements are required to submit their applications comprising the following:
- Letter of application.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Authenticated copies of academic and professional qualifications including a full grade XII or equivalent certificate.
- Names and addresses of three (3) referees two (2) of whom must be professional authorities in relevant fields.
Applications marked with the “POSITION” of interest must be addressed to:
The Office of the Registrar
Kwame Nkrumah University
Munkoyo Street Plot No. 1583
KABWE
ZAMBIA
Email Address: [email protected].
CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION IS FRIDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2019, 17:00 HOURS
N .B: Kwame Nkrumah University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted and those that would not have heard from the University should consider themselves unsuccessful.
Please visit the Kwame Nkrumah website at www.nkrumah.edu.zm