Procurement Officer x2
Procurement, Purchasing And Supply Chain Management Jobs
- Midlands State University MSU
- Expires 19 Aug 2026
- Gweru
- Full Time
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:
PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT UNIT
POST B: PROCUREMENT OFFICER – 2 POSTS
Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Procurement Specialist, the person will be responsible for:
Receiving requisitions from user departments.
Scrutiny of requisitions for completeness of specification and assisting user departments in crafting proper specifications.
Requesting quotations through the Electronic Government Procurement System (e-GPS).
Preparing system-based priced requisitions for onward transmission to the Planning office for authorization.
Carrying out audit-observed Electronic Quotation Box (EQB) opening.
Preparing Cost Comparative Schedule (CCS), for onward transmission to the Procurement Specialist.
Price benchmarking using reputable, competitive suppliers.
Conversion of purchase requisition into purchase orders.
Expediting, processing and delivery of orders.
Filing of procurement proceedings and records.
Any other duties assigned by the Procurement Specialist.
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
At least a Higher National Diploma or a First Degree in Purchasing and Supply or Supply Chain Management
A professional qualification in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, e.g., CIPS will be an added advantage.
A minimum of one year of relevant post-qualification work experience.
Should have good oral and written communication skills.
Should be a good team player.
Attention to detail in execution of work is required.
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, copies of academic (‘O’ and ‘A’ level), national identification and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource
The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw.
Closing date for applications is 19 August 2026. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.
Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line. It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.
