Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 09, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Assistant Procurement Officer
Lusaka South Multi-Facility Economic Zone Limited (LS MFEZ) was established by Government of the Republic of Zambia as a state owed enterprise under the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry with a mandate to develop, operate and manage Zambia’s only state-owned economic zone, the Lusaka South Multi-Facility Economic Zone. The company is registered under the Companies Act and commenced operations in 2012 We are looking for a competent, result oriented professional to the fill the position of Assistant Procurement Officer.
Job Purpose: To assist the Procurement Manager in carrying out Procurement functions involving procurement of goods, works and services, while considering value for money principles.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES (MAIN DUTIES)
RECEIVING OF REQUISITIONS
Receives requisitions which are fully approved from end users and obtain quotations by processing requests for quotations to suppliers of goods and service both capital and revenue expenditure and analyze them to select the supplier offering the best value for money

PURCHASE ORDERS
Raises purchases orders from selected quotations which meet the specifications and user requirements and deliver to suppler after approval

NEGOTIATION
Negotiates price discounts, quality, and delivery dates with suppliers to achieve value for money and timely delivery

DELIVERIES
Expedites deliveries of orders through appropriate dialogue with suppliers and ensures goods delivered are of the correct quality amount, specification.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Prepares procurement committee papers for goods and services according to thresholds prescribed by the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA)

DISPOSAL OF GOODS
Undertake timely identification and disposal of goods in order to create storage space

REPORTING
Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and submit them to Management

POLICIES
Coordinates the implementation of technical policies and programmes of the LS-MFEZ.

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Full CIPS/ZIPS (MCIPS/MZIPS) or Degree in Supply Chain Management/Procurement
• Member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS)
• At least 5 years of experience in Public Procurement.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS:
• Knowledge and experience of procurement of public sector goods, works and services.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of project planning and implementation.
• Knowledge of and experience with ZPPA procurement rules and regulations.
• Good analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal and team building skills.
• Effective negotiations skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be proactive and result oriented.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

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Job application procedure
Candidates who meet the required qualifications are encourage to apply by submitting their application addressed to the Managing Director together with an updated Curriculum Vitae, copy of National Registration Card and certified copies of academic and professional certificates not later than Monday, 13th September, 2021 via info@lsmfez.co.zm. 
The Lusaka South Multi Facility Economic Zone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination on basis of ccolour, tribe, race, religion, belief, gender, disability, marital status or ethnicity.

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