Procurement Officer – Tobacco Industry Marketing Board (TIMB)

Procurement
Harare
November 7, 2026
Full Time

Job Description

Role Overview

The Tobacco Industry Marketing Board (TIMB) is seeking a qualified professional for the Procurement Officer position based at the Harare head office. The appointee will help execute approved purchasing strategies, compile annual and departmental procurement schedules, and handle acquisitions of commodities, services, and projects in adherence to the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (PPDA) Act [Chapter 22:23] alongside internal guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist leadership in deploying approved purchasing frameworks and operational workflows.
  • Compile preliminary purchasing schedules from departmental needs and track execution against sanctioned timelines.
  • Execute acquisitions for commodities, services, and projects following relevant regulatory acts and internal bylaws.
  • Draft tender paperwork, quotation requests, and public notices utilizing verified criteria and standard templates.
  • Maintain agreement documentation, supervise fulfillment timelines and vendor obligations, and escalate delivery bottlenecks or requested amendments.
  • Propose operational enhancements and contribute to the evaluation of internal buying policies.
  • Offer standard purchasing advice to internal departments while escalating complex authorizations to leadership.
  • Compile periodic purchasing summaries and draft official statutory returns for administrative sign-off.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Possession of a Higher National Diploma or Degree in Procurement / Supply Chain Management.
  • Active professional affiliation with an appropriate recognized institution.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with public sector purchasing regulations and workflows.
  • At least 5 years of relevant purchasing background, featuring a minimum of 3 years gained within the public sector.
  • Practical expertise spanning acquisition scheduling, tender document drafting, evaluation support, vendor administration, and regulatory reporting.

How to Apply

Submit a detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications and ID, preferably in a single PDF file, to hr@timb.co.zw not later than 13 November 2026 at 16.30hrs clearly indicating in block letters the position in the subject line: “PROCUREMENT OFFICER”.

Send your application to hr@timb.co.zw.

Closing date: 13 November 2026.

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