Harare City Council
DUE: 02 JUN 2023
HARARE TO ACHIEVE A WORLD CLASS CITY STATUS BY 2025
VACANCY NOTICE: TC/2023
City of Harare is inviting suitable applicants for the vacant position that has arisen within the Procurement Management Unit in the Town Clerk`s Office
For further details, visit www.hararecity .co.zw
JOB : PRINCIPAL BUYER (1 Position)
GRADE : 6
REPORTING TO : HEAD: PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT UNIT
JOB PURPOSE:
The Principal Buyer provides procurement expertise and assists stakeholder to plan, develop, and manage procurement arrangements to effectively meet organisational objectives.
Key Result Areas
Keeping up to date with procurement policy, processes and legislation and building knowledge of the business and supplier markets.
Explore business opportunities and contribute to the development of procurement strategies and supply arrangements
Provide reports, analyse and advice to support procurement decision-making
Validates stakeholder business needs, compile and source market information, and assist in analysing markets and assessing risk to inform procurement planning and sourcing decisions
Conducts sourcing activities in accordance with established policies and procedures to meet business needs and participates in negotiations to establish and review supply arrangements that will deliver value for money procurement outcomes
Provides advice, information and guidance on procurement related matters to user departments to provide governance and support good practices in procurement
Identifies, mitigates and escalades procurement risks to enable the organisation to meet its obligations and maximise business opportunities
Performance Management in context of IRBM
Qualifications and Experience
University degree in Supply Chain Management/ Procurement
At least five (5) years post qualifying experience at middle management level
Post graduate qualification in Management (e.g., MBA, MBL or MSc) or Diploma in CIPS will be an added advantage
A clean class four driver`s licence is a must
Membership to a professional board is a must
Desired Competences
Attention to detail
Self-management
Good communication skills
Results oriented
High level of personal and professional integrity
Compensation and Benefits
A competitive salary commensurate with the post and other benefits will be disclosed to successful
candidates.
NB: City of Harare is an equal opportunities employer.
TO APPLY
Written applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae including certified copies of relevant certificates should be submitted to:
The Acting Human Capital Director
P.O. Box 1680
Rowan Martin Building
HARARE
Or hand deliver to Records Office, Basement .Room B32, Rowan Martin Building
To arrive not later than…… 02 JUNE 2023
CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY APPLICANTS
(Clearly indicate on the envelope the position being applied for)