Background

The Davis & Shirtliff Group, founded in 1946, is the region’s leading supplier of water and energy solutions. Headquartered in Kenya, the Group operates through a network of branches and subsidiaries across Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, South Sudan, Somalia, Zimbabwe, DRC and Burundi and employing over 1,000 highly trained professionals. The Group is seeking to recruit a Procurement Officer based in Lusaka, Zambia. The successful candidate will report to the Supply Director and will be responsible for, among other duties:

Roles and Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers to ensure value for money and quality service delivery.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and procurement documentation.
• Obtain and analyse quotations and negotiate favourable terms with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Reconcile vendor accounts
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and relevant regulations.
• Coordinate inventory replenishment and stock management activities.
• Prepare procurement reports and maintain accurate purchasing records.
• Support contract administration and vendor management processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ proven experience in procurement and purchasing.
• Valid membership with the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS).
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles and supplier relationship management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Intergrated ERP sytems
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

Critical Competencies

• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong team player with excellent negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritise work, manage multiple deadlines and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Adaptability to evolving business and regulatory environments.
• Self-driven with high levels of professionalism, discipline, integrity and attention to detail.

The job will provide a challenging and stimulating work environment with excellent growth opportunities for the successful candidate.

• Source and evaluate suppliers to ensure value for money and quality service delivery.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and procurement documentation.
• Obtain and analyse quotations and negotiate favourable terms with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Reconcile vendor accounts
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and relevant regulations.
• Coordinate inventory replenishment and stock management activities.
• Prepare procurement reports and maintain accurate purchasing records.
• Support contract administration and vendor management processes.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong team player with excellent negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritise work, manage multiple deadlines and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Adaptability to evolving business and regulatory environments.
• Self-driven with high levels of professionalism, discipline, integrity and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Intergrated ERP sytems
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Valid membership with the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS).
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles and supplier relationship management.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.