Procurement Officer (Bulawayo)
Job Description
The Zimbabwe School of Mines is a mining school in Zimbabwe that provides a higher education qualification in mining by providing competency-based training for high caliber, hands-on technicians.
The position exists to execute the School’s mandate as stipulated in the ZSM Charter.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage and develop Procurement Staff.
- Set procurement systems in line with PRAZ guidelines.
- Source and negotiate with suppliers to obtain competitive prices for materials, equipment, and services required for school use.
- Analyze pricing proposals and make recommendations based on cost, quality, and delivery timelines.
- Manage procurement documentation, including purchase orders, contracts, and invoices.
- Implement procurement strategies.
- Handle day-to-day procurement activities
- Maintain and update procurement records and documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies.
- Provide regular reports on procurement activities and performance metrics.
Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Procurement/ Supply Chain.
- A postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
- Experience in a school set up is an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of procurement policies and procedures in Zimbabwe.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, enabling successful collaboration with diverse cross-functional teams and external partners.
- A minimum of 5 years related experience.
NB: This position is a 3 months’ contract which starts on the 1st of August 2024.
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How to Apply
Written applications from persons meeting the above criteria together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of qualifications should be sent via email by the 23rd of July 2024 to:
The HR & Admin Office – humancapital@zsm.co.zw with the subject “ Procurement Officer- Part time”
NB: Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to preliminary interviews or other assessments – Zimbabwe School of Mines reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you do not hear from the HR & Admin Department within 10 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as having been unsuccessful.Generate a Whatsapp Message
Zimbabwe School of Mines
ZSM is a leading training institution, whose mandate is pivotal to the socio-economic development of Zimbabwe. Close to a century, from inception in 1926 the School still prides itself in producing competent mining practitioners extremely in demand in the SADC region and internationally.
Zimbabwe School of Mines
P.O. Box 2745,
Bulawayo
