Vision

The directorate aims to improve procurement administration by making the most use of the current e-government procurement system to increase transparency and efficiency in the university's procurement performance and administration.

Mission

Ø  To procure goods and services required by the University's user group in accordance with government proclamations, rules, regulations, and directives in order to assist them in carrying out their plans.

Ø  To provide the University with an uninterrupted flow of procurement services.

Ø  To develop positive relationships with the supplier community.

Main activities of the office

Ø  Plan, coordinate, lead, manage, and oversee the University's procurement operations.

Ø  To ensure that the decisions made by the procurement administration are in line with the pertinent University policies and procedures as well as national laws and regulations.

Ø  To ensure that employees are able to use the EGP system efficiently while conducting procurement of goods, works, and services.

Ø  Review and evaluate the University's plans and procurements to ensure they are appropriately aligned, give appropriate corrective recommendations as needed, and monitor compliance.

Ø  Make recommendations to the University's top management officials for administrative procurement rules and related structural upgrades.

Ø  Ensure procurement policies are properly implemented throughout the University.

Ø  Coordinate procurement tasks across colleges/schools/institutions.

Ø  Communicate with external organizations regarding procurement matters.

Ø  Plan and study ways to improve office performance.

Ø  Provide timely performance reports.

Ø  Establish and maintain a database of suppliers and products.

Ø  Provide technical and policy advice to staff on procurement policies, procedures, methods, and techniques.

Ø  Responsible for management of evaluations and the preparation and distribution of tender invitations and performs.

Ø  Prepare and update a market analysis document for each tender in order to reduce the extent of excess procurement and distribute it to all relevant parties.

Ø  Communicate with external organizations regarding all procurement-related matters;

Ø  Keep a record of the suppliers who have engaged in misbehavior and corrupt practices, and report them so that appropriate legal action can be done.;

Contact

Name: Fitsum Mekuria Mala                                                   

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