Purchasing & Supplies Manager – Re-Advertisement – MULUNGUSHI UNIVERSITY

Job Description

MULUNGUSHI University

Pursing the frontiers of Knowledge

JOB OPPORTUNITY

RE-ADVERTISEMENT

The Council of Mulungushi University is inviting qualified and sufficiently motivated individuals to apply for the following positions in the University:-

1.0 PURCHASING & SUPPLIES MANAGER

Job Purpose: To manage all the procurements of the University, including maintenance and monitoring of procurement systems and procurement contracts in order to ensure compliance with the procurement rules and regulations as provided in the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) Act No. 8 of 2020, read together with Public Procurement Regulations of 2022.

Qualifications

i. Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five Credits that must include English Language and Mathematics
ii. An earned Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing & Supply from a recognised university or CIPS Level 6
iii. An earned Master’s degree in Purchasing & Supply from a recognised university will be an added advantage
iv. At least five years of post-qualification experience three of which must be in a managerial position
v. Effective oral and written  communication skills
vi. Functional computer literacy
vii. Knowledge of Government procurement system
viii. Good negotiation skills
ix. Emotionally stable, sober and able to work under pressure
x. Leadership skills
xi. A fully paid-up member of either the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply with a valid practicing license

MODE OF APPLICATION

Candidates meeting the stated requirements are required to submit their application letters, in hard copy, to which must be attached; An updated Curriculum Vitae. The Curriculum Vitae must provide full personal particulars including full name, date of birth, qualifications, employment history and experience, date of availability, mobile contact number, e-mail address, name and address of three traceable referees, two of whom should be professionally acquainted with the candidate and one character referee

The Registrar
Mulungushi University
P O Box 80415

KABWE

Closing date for receipt of applications is 18″ October, 2024

NB: Those who responded to the initial advertisement ought not to apply