Procurement Manager
2025-09-23T12:16:14+00:00
Marys Meals Zambia
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Chipata
Chipata
10101
Zambia
Nonprofit, and NGO
Transportation & Logistics
2025-09-30T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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About Mary’s Meals
Mary’s Meals is a global movement providing daily nutritious meals to over 3 million children in 18 countries. In Zambia, we reach over 600,000 children every school day.
Job Purpose
We are looking for a Procurement Manager to oversee cost-effective procurement processes, provide strategic guidance on sourcing, and ensure strong contractual agreements are in place to support our operations. Reporting to the Head of Services, the Procurement Manager will coordinate the Procurement Committee, manage tenders and supplier relationships, and ensure full compliance with Mary’s Meals policies and financial procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead transparent and accountable procurement of goods and services.
- Coordinate tenders, the Procurement Committee, and procurement approvals.
- Develop procurement documentation, contracts, and annual procurement plans.
- Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and prequalification processes.
- Monitor market trends, assess costs, and implement effective procurement strategies.
- Support compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement of procurement systems.
- Build the capacity of staff in sound procurement practices.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Purchasing & Supply, Business Administration, CIPS Professional Diploma).
- At least 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and supervisory skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Valid manual driving licence.
Lead transparent and accountable procurement of goods and services. Coordinate tenders, the Procurement Committee, and procurement approvals. Develop procurement documentation, contracts, and annual procurement plans. Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and prequalification processes. Monitor market trends, assess costs, and implement effective procurement strategies. Support compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement of procurement systems. Build the capacity of staff in sound procurement practices.
Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Purchasing & Supply, Business Administration, CIPS Professional Diploma). At least 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role. Strong communication, negotiation, and supervisory skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Valid manual driving licence.
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Vacancy title:
Procurement Manager
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Transportation & Logistics]
Jobs at:
Marys Meals Zambia
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 30 2025
Duty Station:
Chipata | Chipata | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
About Mary’s Meals
Mary’s Meals is a global movement providing daily nutritious meals to over 3 million children in 18 countries. In Zambia, we reach over 600,000 children every school day.
Job Purpose
We are looking for a Procurement Manager to oversee cost-effective procurement processes, provide strategic guidance on sourcing, and ensure strong contractual agreements are in place to support our operations. Reporting to the Head of Services, the Procurement Manager will coordinate the Procurement Committee, manage tenders and supplier relationships, and ensure full compliance with Mary’s Meals policies and financial procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead transparent and accountable procurement of goods and services.
- Coordinate tenders, the Procurement Committee, and procurement approvals.
- Develop procurement documentation, contracts, and annual procurement plans.
- Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and prequalification processes.
- Monitor market trends, assess costs, and implement effective procurement strategies.
- Support compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement of procurement systems.
- Build the capacity of staff in sound procurement practices.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Purchasing & Supply, Business Administration, CIPS Professional Diploma).
- At least 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and supervisory skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Valid manual driving licence.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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