Assistant Procurement & Asset Disposal Officer – 2 Vacancies

About the role

The University of Malawi is seeking two Assistant Procurement and Asset Disposal Officers to support its procurement function. The role involves managing procurement cycles, overseeing asset disposal, and providing advisory services to departmental heads.

Key responsibilities

• Participating in the planning, implementation and monitoring of procurement activities.
• Preparing procurement reports and processing procurement documents.
• Managing the bidding process and overseeing asset disposal procedures.
• Determining product specifications and terms of reference in liaison with heads of departments.
• Providing procurement advisory services to line managers and users.
• Maintaining procurement records and managing contract administration to ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Researching market trends on product prices, availability and suppliers.
• Drafting contract documents, orders and related paperwork in line with IPC instructions.
• Attending to client queries and servicing the internal procurement committee.
• Preparing and submitting relevant reports to the Public Procurement and Disposal Act (PPDA).

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics or a related field.
• MIPS professional qualification and active membership of MIPS.
• Minimum three years’ experience in a similar procurement or asset disposal role.
• Ability to work collaboratively with departmental heads.