Director, Procurement at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU)

The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, ATBU, Bauchi was established in 1980 as the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Bauchi, located in the North Eastern part of Nigeria with Dr. Jerome Udoji and Professor A. O. Adekola as the pioneer Pro-Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor respectively, while Alh. Adamu Aliyu was the first Registrar of the University.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director, Procurement

Location: Bauchi

Job Description

• The Director of Procurement shall serve as the Head, Procurement Unit of the University.
• He will be responsible for leading the procurement function of the university, ensuring compliance with the Public Procurement Act 2007 and other relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership for the procurement function of the university.
• Developing and implementing procurement policies and procedures in line with the Public Procurement Act 2007.
• Managing the procurement process, including planning, tendering, evaluation, and contract management.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and standards
• Collaborating with other departments to ensure effective procurement planning and execution.
• Providing training and capacity building for procurement staff.
• Managing the university's procurement budget and ensuring value for money.

Requirements
Applicants must possess the following qualifications and experience:

• A minimum of second-class lower honors degree in a relevant field (e.g., Accounting, Purchasing and Supply, Business Administration, Economics).
• At least 10 years of post-qualification experience in procurement, with at least 5 years in a senior management position.
• Proficiency certification on procurement from the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).
• Certification in procurement from one of the SPESSE Centres of Excellence in Nigeria.
• Strong understanding of the Public Procurement Act 2007 and other relevant procurement regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Conditions of Service

• The successful candidate will be appointed for a single term of four (4) years and entitled to the benefits and allowances approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Governing Council as the case may be.

Application Closing Date
3rd March, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward thirty (30) word-processed applications and thirty (30) copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae with copies of credentials highlight the following:

• Full Name (Surname first in capital letters)
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality
• State of Origin & Local Government Area
• Permanent Home Address
• Present postal Address/GSM Numbers/E-mail Address
• Marital Status
• Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
• Academic Qualifications Obtained with Dates
• Professional Qualifications Obtained with Dates
• Working Experience including full details of former and present post(s)
• Full details of service to the Nation and immediate community where applicable
• List of Publications where applicable
• Honours/Distinctions
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Names and addresses of three referees.

All applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae with copies of credentials should be sealed and marked at the top left-hand corner of the envelope addressed and sent through a courier with the title of the position applied for to:
The Registrar,
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University,
P.M.B. 0248 Gubi campus,
Ningi-Kano Road,
Bauchi State.

Note

• Candidates should also request their three Referees to separately send reports on them, under confidential cover, direct to the same address above. The Referees should also be informed to indicate the position applied for.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
• The university reserves the right to verify any information provided by candidates.
• Applicants should not be over sixty (60) years old when applying.