Director of Procurement at Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo

Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo is an offshoot of the St. Andrew’s College, Oyo formerly a Grade II Teachers’ College established by the Church Missionary Society (C.M.S.)  in 1896 and it ranked as the oldest Teachers’ Training College in Nigeria. 

The major purpose of the establishment of the University is to serve essentially as an academic centre for the production of highly qualified teachers. The transformation from a Teachers’ Grade II awarding Institution to a Nigeria Certificate in Education and then Degree awarding institution is an undeniable fact that the institution has been responding to the needs of society and time. As at today, this institution has produced thousands of very skillful teachers and professionals in other fields of endeavour making useful contributions to nation-building.

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant position below:

Job Title: Director of Procurement

Location: Oyo

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures.
• Manage the procurement of goods, services, and works for the university.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in procurement.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers.
• Oversee the tendering process and ensure transparency.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance.
• Prepare and manage the procurement budget.
• Lead and supervise the Procurement Department staff.
• Responsible to the Vice-Chancellor in advi sory capacity.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Banking and Finance, Law, Insurance, Quantity Surveying, Engi-neering, Architecture, Statistics, Marketing, Purchasing and Supply and any other related discipline.
• A professional certification such as CIPS, CISCM or equivalent is preferred.
•  A good Master Degree in Purchasing and Supply/Business Administration/Financial Studies/Accounting/Economics/Agricul- tural Economics/Banking and Finance/ Law/Insurance/Quantity Surveying/ Engineering/Architecture/Statistics and any other related discipline.
• Attained the rank of a Deputy Director in the University System or tertiary institution with at least 15 years of post-qualification experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of procure- ment processes, laws, and regulations. i.
• Possess a NYSC Discharge/Exemption/ Exclusion Certificate.
• In-depth knowledge and communication skills with competency in ICT are required.
• Minimum of 5 years as Deputy Director or above.
• Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of Public Procurement Act of 2007.

Requirements of Office:

• Applicant must be proactive with high integrity, moral integrity and good interpersonal relations and be able to provide competent professional leadership in the Directorates to command respect and loyalty of staff.
• He/She must appreciate the complexity of University system and enjoy good mental/physical health.
• Candidate should not be 60 years at the time of assumption of office. 

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The salary and conditions of service are as applicable under the University Law and as determined from time. to time by the University's Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
17th December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit 25 type-written copies of their Applications, Credentials and Curriculum Vitae giving information in the following order:

• Full names with surname in Capitals
• Post Desired and Department
• Date of Birth and Town
• Nationality
• State of Origin and Local Government
• Current PostalAddress
• Permanent Home Address viii. E-mail and Phone Number
• Mantal Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Institutions Attended with Dates
• Qualifications with Dates Academic Qualifications
• Professional Qualifications
• Work Experience
• Present Employment, Status, Salary and Employer
• Conferences Attended with Dates
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Names and Addresses of Three Referees In addition to the above, candidates must submit a statement of intent of not more than 1500 words that addresses the applicant's approach to management of the University. Besides, the statement should identify the challenges, envisioned and proposed mitigating strategies and innovations she/he will bring to the table as a change agent.

Application Letters and copies of Credentials accompanied by three (3) referees' report / confidential report in a sealed envelope, with the post applied for at the top-left corner of the sealed envelope, should be addressed and sent to:
The Registrar,
Emmanuel Alayande University of Education,
P.M. B. 1010,
Oyo State, Nigeria.

Candidates are required to email the soft copy of their Applications, Curriculum Vitae and supporting documents compiled as only one attachment to: [email protected] using the Job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Two (2) of the referees must be authorities in the field of work with verifiable, academic and moral references as prerequisites for shortlisting.
• Only Hard copies of properly submitted complete applications will be considered for assessment, the soft copy sent by email is only for reference and documentation and WILL NOT be used for assessing the candidates.