Job Overview

The Procurement Director is responsible for developing a strategic approach to the corporate procurement and material management process for the purchase of direct and indirect goods and services. Develop, communicate and administer procurement team performance and development plans and appraisals  The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi announces for the information of the academic community and the general public that, the following positions would become vacant effective January 01, 2022

Job Functions/ Responsibilities

• The Director of Procurement shall be responsible, under the Registrar for providing leadership to the Procurement Office 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.
• These professionals are responsible for developing and implementing procurement policies in an organization.
• Directors of procurement may also negotiate supplies,
• Communicate with vendors, and settle disputes in procurement.

Qualification Requirement  & Experience

•  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 eight (8) years post-qualification experience in industry or public service.
• Be dynamic, self- motivated, and competent with proven ability;
•  Be a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills;
  Have the ability to exercise sound judgment;
•  Exhibit high sense of initiative, and managerial and organizational skills;
•  Have an entrepreneurial drive and be business oriented;
•  Be a distinguished professional with capacity to motivate and direct staff;
•  Be digitally literate.