Director, Procurement at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (formerly University of Sokoto) is one of the four Universities established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in September 1975, at which time three University Colleges (now full-fledged Universities) were established.

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

Job Title: Director, Procurement

Location: Sokoto

Description

• The Director of Procurement shal serve as the Head, Procurement Linit of the University.
• He will be responsible to the Vice Chancellor in superintending over the procurement functions of the university, ensuring compliance with the Public Procurement Act 2007 (as amended) and other relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership in the procurement unit of the university.
• Developing and implementing procurement policies and
• procedures in line with the Public Procurement Act 2007 (as amended).
• Managing the procurement process, including planning, tendering, evaluation, and contract management.
• Fnsuring 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. vii. 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 honours degree in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Educational Administration and Planning, Accounting, Purchasing and Supply, Business Administration, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain Management, and Procurement or a related field plus NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate.
• At least 12 years of post- qualification experience in procurement, with at least four 4 years in a senior management position.
• Proficiency certification on procurement from the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).
• Strong understanding of the Public Procurement Act 2007 (as amended) and other relevant procurement regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• ICT proficiency.

Conditions of Service
The successful candidate wil be appointed for a single non-renewable term of five (5) years and shall be entitled to such benefits and allowances as approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Coverning Council of the university, as the case may be.

Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2026.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward fifteen (15) word-processed applications and fifteen (15) copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae, in the following format:

• 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); xii. Full details of service to the Nation and immediate community where applicable;
• List of Publications where applicable; xiv. Honcurs/Distinctions;
• Extra-Curricular Activities;
• Names and addresses of three referees.

All Application should be forwarded through courier in an envelope which should have the position applied clearly indicated at the top left-hand corner and submitted to:
The Registrar,
Usmanu Danfodiyo University,
Sokoto, Nigeria.

Note

• Candidates should also request their three Referees to separately send reports on them, under confidential cover, direct to the Registrar, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
• The Referees should also be informed to indicate the positions appled for.
• Applications must reach the Registrar, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
• The university reserves the right to verify any information proviced by candidates.
• Applicants should not be over fifty-nine (59) years old on assumption of duty.