Deputy Director Procurement

About This Job

The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), one of Pakistan's leading public sector universities, has opened an officer-level staff vacancy for Deputy Director Procurement at University Main Office (UMO) (Procurement and Local Purchase Dte), with the post based at the main H-12 campus in Islamabad. The opening is listed on the NUST Recruitment Portal under job reference Job/SS-116/10/10/2026, posted on 10 October 2026, and it carries BPS-19. In summary, the role is described as follows: To oversee and ensure timely, transparent, and cost-effective procurement of general, technical, and ration stores, including tendering, contract management, inventory control, stocktaking, condemnation, and auctions, while ensuring compliance with... NUST is known for engineering, computing, business, health and social science programmes spread over a network of schools, colleges and campuses, and it recruits faculty and staff through its online portal all year. The university presents itself as a place that develops leaders and innovators, with a campus life that includes accommodation, wellness facilities, schools and day care. For applicants who want to work at a nationally ranked institution, this listing is a good opportunity, and it is open until the closing date given below.

According to the portal, the qualification required for this post is: Essential: M.Sc / MA from HEC recognized University. Desirable: MS/MBA (Supply Chain Management) from HEC recognized University. On experience, the listing states: Essential: 12 relevant experience from reputed organization. Desirable: Retired Armed Forces Personnel (Lt Col/equivalent). 2-3 years of Public Procurement Experience. Experience in Inventory/warehouse Management. The age limit is 30 to 59 years. The terms attached to the post say that candidates may be found ineligible for reasons such as a third division or weak academic profile, NUST employees with less than the required length of service or without an NOC from their head of institution, still being in the process of completing the required degree, or being medically unfit. There is no gender or domicile restriction on the listing, so eligible men and women from any province can apply. The pay listed for the post is BPS-19 (PKR 200,000 per month).

Applications are accepted online only through the NUST Recruitment Portal. Candidates should open the job page for Deputy Director Procurement, click Apply, and sign in or register as a new user before completing their profile. Scanned copies of academic and professional documents must be attached, and the last degree must be attested or verified by HEC. Candidates serving in Govt departments or Armed forces may apply through their respective parent department/organization. The closing date is 27 October 2026. Late or incomplete applications will be ignored, only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview, and no TA/DA is paid. NUST reserves the right to cancel, modify or end the recruitment at any time. Interested candidates should prepare their documents and apply well before the deadline.

Job Information

Commission / Board

NUST

Place of posting

University Main Office (UMO), NUST, H-12, Islamabad

City

Islamabad

Postal Code

44000

Domicile

All Punjab Basis

Age (Male)

30–59 years

Age (Female)

30–59 years

Salary / BPS

BPS-19 (PKR 200,000 per month)

Advt. No.

Job/SS-116/10/10/2026

Advt. date

10 October 2026

Last date

27 October 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: Essential: M.Sc / MA from HEC recognized University. Desirable: MS/MBA (Supply Chain Management) from HEC recognized University.
• Experience: Essential: 12 relevant experience from reputed organization. Desirable: Retired Armed Forces Personnel (Lt Col/equivalent). 2-3 years of Public Procurement Experience. Experience in Inventory/warehouse Management.

Posts Breakdown

Test / Selection Process

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published10 October 2026
2. Last Date to Apply27 October 2026

How to Apply

1. Open the official NUST job detail page at https://hr.nust.edu.pk/jobinfo/0b1b3fbc-80c5-4e37-9ddd-98c60a8e7946 and click Apply
2. Sign in, or register as a new user, on the NUST Recruitment Portal (hr.nust.edu.pk) and complete your online profile
3. Attach scanned copies of your academic/professional documents; the last education certificate/degree must be attested/verified by HEC
4. Candidates serving in Govt departments or Armed forces may apply through their respective parent department/organization
5. Submit the online application by 27 October 2026; late/incomplete applications will be ignored, and only short-listed candidates will be called for test/interview (no TA/DA admissible)

Additional Details

Job Type

Staff / Officer Position

Portal Job Id

0b1b3fbc-80c5-4e37-9ddd-98c60a8e7946

Required Skills

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Essential: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PPT). ERP/EPADS. Desirable: . PPRA. ERP/EPADS.

Official Institute

University Main Office (UMO)

Official Department

Procurement and Local Purchase Dte

Official Job Number

SS-116

Key Responsibilities

To oversee and ensure timely, transparent, and cost-effective procurement of general, technical, and ration stores, including tendering, contract management, inventory control, stocktaking, condemnation, and auctions, while ensuring compliance with procurement rules and managing the Directorate’s administrative, HR, and petty cash matters. a. Ensure timely receipt of user Dtes/Schools/Institutions requirement of procurement related to Gen Stores, Technical Stores and Ration (Dry & Fresh) b. Ensure correctness of procurement requirements in terms of quantity, budget, and specifications. c. Ensure timely initiation of procurement process of all stores on E-PADS. d. Ensure timely completion of bid opening formalities i.e Pre bid meeting, availability of samples, and technical evaluation etc. e. Ensure correct preparation of CST, of procured stores and its timely approval from competent authority through Director, duly audited. f. Ensure correct and timely preparation of contracts and issuance of POs. of procured stores. g. Ensure timely initiation of procurement process of ration items (Dry & Fresh) by asking quotations & samples from pre-qualified vendors. h. Ensure correctness of CST of ration items and its timely approval from competent authority duly audited, through Dir P&LP. i. Ensure correct preparation of ration items and contracts timely issuance of POs after approval of CST. j. Ensure timely delivery of dry ration items on fortnightly basis & fresh, on daily basis. k. Ensure timely addressing of vendors/bidders queries/ grievances through Grievances Committee. l. Provide procurement/contracting guidance and advice to all schools/ colleges/ institution & vetting of RFQs and contracts concluded by them. m. Ensure auction of all condemned stores/ appliances and vehicles. n. Ensure timely stocktaking of all General Store, Technical Store and Ration items as per schedule. o. Ensure timely survey/ condemnation of General Store & Technical Stores. p. Ensure efficient inventory management of all stores. q. Handle admin & HR matters of Dte. r. Handle Petty Cash account & ensure its timely reimbursement s. Act as OIC workshop. t. Perform duty of acting Director in his absence/on leave.

Official Salary Text

200000

Terms And Conditions

Candidates are required to attach scanned copies of their documents (Academics / Professional). Last education certificate/degree must be attested/verified by HEC. Candidates may be considered ineligible for the post due to any of the following reasons: - 3rd Div in academic career / weak academic profile. - NUST employees with less than one year of service with NUST and / or absence of NOC from Head of Institution. - In process of pursuing a required degree. - Medically unfit. - Only selected candidates will be contacted and issued offer letter. - Candidates serving in Govt departments, Armed forces may apply through their respective parent department / organizations. Late / incomplete applications will be ignored. Only short-listed candidates will be considered / called for test / interview and no TA / DA will be admissible. NUST reserves the right to cancel, modify / terminate the recruitment program due to any reason, without notice, at any time

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