The Director of Procurement shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for providing leadership to the Procurement Unit and for ensuring that the University’s procurement processes are in accordance with the Public Procurement Act, 2016 (Act 914 as amended) as well as other procurement policies and regulations instituted by the University.
Duties and responsibilities shall include but not be limited to the following:
• Promotion of good governance in accordance with the Regulations of the University.
• Supervise the maintenance and updating of a proper database of suppliers, service providers, and consultants,
• Prepare procurement plans for goods, works, and services for the University
Assist in the process of advertising tenders and provide input for the formulation of procurement strategy for the University.
Qualification and Experience:
A person seeking appointment as Director of Procurement must:
Possess relevant postgraduate degree(s);
Be a member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) OR Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS);
Have served in a university or analogous institution for at least five (5) years as Senior Procurement Officer OR a minimum of ten (10) years post-qualification experience in industry or public service;
Have satisfactory performance as Deputy Procurement Officer in a university or its equivalent in an analogous Institution.;
Be a distinguished professional with the capacity to motivate and direct staff;
Be above reproach and must exhibit a high sense of industry, leadership qualities, and organizational skills; and
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Contract Term
The full-time Appointment shall be four (4) years in the first instance and may be subject to renewal for another term of four (4) years or part thereof but not beyond the compulsory statutory retirement age of sixty (60).
Remuneration
Conditions of service are as applicable in Government of Ghana subvented Universities.
