Palm Oil Production and Plantation

The Head of Procurement will be responsible for:

• Supervises and prepares timely and accurately Procurement plans in order to facilitate decision making.
• Plan and implement robust purchasing strategies in liaison with the end-users so as to obtain required goods and services from local and foreign suppliers economically, promptly and continually;
• Design documents, supervise the administration process of supply by regulating inputs, ordering and local and foreign purchase formalities;
• Survey supply markets, enquire and qualify suppliers on basis of price competitiveness, quality and delivery performance, negotiate, re-negotiate or terminate orders or contracts as may be recommended when changes occur to warrant such action;
• Prepare bid documents, participate in tender committee by inviting tenders, circulating tenders, guidelines, procedures and regulations to members, take and prepare minutes and submit according to the Zambia Public Procurement Authority requirements;
• Check and sign orders/contract of purchases to ensure pertinent terms and conditions are clearly stated, documented to protect the Company from unnecessary or unauthorized commitments at all times;
• Provide procurement and stores information and/or participate in the management planning by attending or reporting – monthly reports and any other reports as may be assigned by the supervisor as management planning input for information or further action;
• Liaise with superiors and end users on matters of purchases outside standard procedures and/or specification, seeking further guidance or to suggest alternative product/services and market sources;

Qualifications

• Full Grade 12 GCE Level Certificate or GCSE
• University Degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management or equivalent qualification.
• Full Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) qualification.
• Six (6) years post qualification relevant experience.
• Member of the Zambia Institute Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS).

Experience

• A deep understanding of the Zambian Public Procurement (ZPPA) Regulations and Procedures.
• Experience with a public entity will be an added advantage

Zampalm Limited values gender diversity in the recruitment process, and as we promote gender equality, women are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Supervises and prepares timely and accurately Procurement plans in order to facilitate decision making.
• Plan and implement robust purchasing strategies in liaison with the end-users so as to obtain required goods and services from local and foreign suppliers economically, promptly and continually;
• Design documents, supervise the administration process of supply by regulating inputs, ordering and local and foreign purchase formalities;
• Survey supply markets, enquire and qualify suppliers on basis of price competitiveness, quality and delivery performance, negotiate, re-negotiate or terminate orders or contracts as may be recommended when changes occur to warrant such action;
• Prepare bid documents, participate in tender committee by inviting tenders, circulating tenders, guidelines, procedures and regulations to members, take and prepare minutes and submit according to the Zambia Public Procurement Authority requirements;
• Check and sign orders/contract of purchases to ensure pertinent terms and conditions are clearly stated, documented to protect the Company from unnecessary or unauthorized commitments at all times;
• Provide procurement and stores information and/or participate in the management planning by attending or reporting – monthly reports and any other reports as may be assigned by the supervisor as management planning input for information or further action;
• Liaise with superiors and end users on matters of purchases outside standard procedures and/or specification, seeking further guidance or to suggest alternative product/services and market sources;

• Procurement planning
• Purchasing strategies
• Supplier qualification and negotiation
• Tender document preparation
• Contract management
• Procurement reporting
• Understanding of Zambian Public Procurement (ZPPA) Regulations and Procedures

• Full Grade 12 GCE Level Certificate or GCSE
• University Degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management or equivalent qualification.
• Full Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) qualification.
• Member of the Zambia Institute Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS).