Procurement Manager
2025-06-22T12:59:24+00:00
Lusaka South Multi Facility Economic Zone Ltd
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FULL_TIME
Plot F10723, Chifwema Road
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Consulting
Transportation & Logistics
2025-06-27T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
8
Job Purpose
To ensure procurement of goods, works and services required by user Departments. Efficient, timely, and transparent execution of the procurement processes, as well as providing advice and support in the procurement of goods and services.
KEY RESULT AREAS & PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES (Main Duties)
PROCUREMENT PLANS – Prepare and update the procurement work plans in order to facilitate decision-making. Develop procurement plans, strategy, and manuals in accordance with procurement laws and guidelines of the organization
NEGOTIATION WITH SUPPLIERS – Negotiate contracts with suppliers who meet the Company’s requirements to secure the most favorable terms of business for the company.
CO-ORDINATION – Liaise with departments on project procurement and maintain the outlined guidelines governing the procurement process for the project.
Maintain coordination of project activities and be responsible for following up with management in the achievement of all procurement-related targets.
Assist the Finance Manager in proposing measures to overcome critical delays (if any) to project completion and compliance with agreed procedures.
Ensure efficient management of procurement and vendor processes.
DOCUMENTATION – Render support on Company start-up procurement issues as may be necessary and advise and assist the preparation of appropriate procurement packages.
Prepare and review technical specifications of Terms of Reference (ToRs) and Request for Proposals (RFP).
Prepare and execute purchase orders and requisitions in a timely manner.
STRATEGIES – Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement
EXPENDITURE CONTROL – Ensures Expenditure against budget is controlled and within approved budget limits and corrective actions implemented as required
SUPERVISION – Direct and control purchasing staff to ensure that they are well motivated and trained and that they carry out their responsibilities to required standards
CENTRAL PURCHASING – Assist in the development of a central purchasing policy to ensure that the company makes the best use of its purchasing power
REPORTING – Prepare physical progress and overall procurement activities report on a quarterly basis
DISPOSAL OF GOODS – Undertake timely identification and disposal of goods in order to create storage space
POLICIES – Develop and implement all necessary policies and procedures to ensure that the purchasing function operates effectively
Minimum Required Qualifications & Experience.
- Full Grade 12 Certificate
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Purchasing, and Supply, or its equivalent professional qualification, such as ZIPS/CIPS.
- A Master’s Degree in ZIPS/CIPS or related field is an added advantage.
- 5 years post-qualifying experience
- Professional Membership to a relevant body such as ZIPS/CIPS
Required Attributes & Competencies.
- 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 negotiation skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Must be proactive and result-oriented.
PROCUREMENT PLANS – Prepare and update the procurement work plans in order to facilitate decision-making. Develop procurement plans, strategy, and manuals in accordance with procurement laws and guidelines of the organization NEGOTIATION WITH SUPPLIERS – Negotiate contracts with suppliers who meet the Company’s requirements to secure the most favorable terms of business for the company. CO-ORDINATION – Liaise with departments on project procurement and maintain the outlined guidelines governing the procurement process for the project. Maintain coordination of project activities and be responsible for following up with management in the achievement of all procurement-related targets. Assist the Finance Manager in proposing measures to overcome critical delays (if any) to project completion and compliance with agreed procedures. Ensure efficient management of procurement and vendor processes. DOCUMENTATION – Render support on Company start-up procurement issues as may be necessary and advise and assist the preparation of appropriate procurement packages. Prepare and review technical specifications of Terms of Reference (ToRs) and Request for Proposals (RFP). Prepare and execute purchase orders and requisitions in a timely manner. STRATEGIES – Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement EXPENDITURE CONTROL – Ensures Expenditure against budget is controlled and within approved budget limits and corrective actions implemented as required SUPERVISION – Direct and control purchasing staff to ensure that they are well motivated and trained and that they carry out their responsibilities to required standards CENTRAL PURCHASING – Assist in the development of a central purchasing policy to ensure that the company makes the best use of its purchasing power REPORTING – Prepare physical progress and overall procurement activities report on a quarterly basis DISPOSAL OF GOODS – Undertake timely identification and disposal of goods in order to create storage space POLICIES – Develop and implement all necessary policies and procedures to ensure that the purchasing function operates effectively
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 negotiation skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Must be proactive and result-oriented.
Full Grade 12 Certificate Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Purchasing, and Supply, or its equivalent professional qualification, such as ZIPS/CIPS. A Master’s Degree in ZIPS/CIPS or related field is an added advantage. 5 years post-qualifying experience Professional Membership to a relevant body such as ZIPS/CIPS
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Vacancy title:
Procurement Manager
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Transportation & Logistics]
Jobs at:
Lusaka South Multi Facility Economic Zone Ltd
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 27 2025
Duty Station:
Plot F10723, Chifwema Road | Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, June 22 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
To ensure procurement of goods, works and services required by user Departments. Efficient, timely, and transparent execution of the procurement processes, as well as providing advice and support in the procurement of goods and services.
KEY RESULT AREAS & PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES (Main Duties)
PROCUREMENT PLANS – Prepare and update the procurement work plans in order to facilitate decision-making. Develop procurement plans, strategy, and manuals in accordance with procurement laws and guidelines of the organization
NEGOTIATION WITH SUPPLIERS – Negotiate contracts with suppliers who meet the Company’s requirements to secure the most favorable terms of business for the company.
CO-ORDINATION – Liaise with departments on project procurement and maintain the outlined guidelines governing the procurement process for the project.
Maintain coordination of project activities and be responsible for following up with management in the achievement of all procurement-related targets.
Assist the Finance Manager in proposing measures to overcome critical delays (if any) to project completion and compliance with agreed procedures.
Ensure efficient management of procurement and vendor processes.
DOCUMENTATION – Render support on Company start-up procurement issues as may be necessary and advise and assist the preparation of appropriate procurement packages.
Prepare and review technical specifications of Terms of Reference (ToRs) and Request for Proposals (RFP).
Prepare and execute purchase orders and requisitions in a timely manner.
STRATEGIES – Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement
EXPENDITURE CONTROL – Ensures Expenditure against budget is controlled and within approved budget limits and corrective actions implemented as required
SUPERVISION – Direct and control purchasing staff to ensure that they are well motivated and trained and that they carry out their responsibilities to required standards
CENTRAL PURCHASING – Assist in the development of a central purchasing policy to ensure that the company makes the best use of its purchasing power
REPORTING – Prepare physical progress and overall procurement activities report on a quarterly basis
DISPOSAL OF GOODS – Undertake timely identification and disposal of goods in order to create storage space
POLICIES – Develop and implement all necessary policies and procedures to ensure that the purchasing function operates effectively
Minimum Required Qualifications & Experience.
- Full Grade 12 Certificate
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Purchasing, and Supply, or its equivalent professional qualification, such as ZIPS/CIPS.
- A Master’s Degree in ZIPS/CIPS or related field is an added advantage.
- 5 years post-qualifying experience
- Professional Membership to a relevant body such as ZIPS/CIPS
Required Attributes & Competencies.
- 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 negotiation skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Must be proactive and result-oriented.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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