Purchasing Manager (Middle Management) job at Zambia Sugar
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Vacancy title: Purchasing Manager (Middle Management)

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Manufacturing , Category: Transportation & Logistics ]

Jobs at:

Zambia Sugar

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, May 22 2023 

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Nakambala, South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, May 13 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
The position reports to the Procurement and Inventory Manager. The successful candidate shall be accountable for effective local purchasing and continuous optimization to support the strategy of increased contract buying.

Responsibilities
• Manage day-to-day buying and related planning
• Review and use analytical data and reports to drive efficiencies and identify opportunities for optimization of contract buying or improved inventory management
• Support embedding of best practices, minimum standards, policies, processes, tools, technology, and enablers
• Manage, track and report on the compliance and progress of raised purchase orders; support the team to prioritize and expedite based on business needs
• Ensure that accurate data is entered in the ERP system for reliable reporting and analysis
• Establish and communicate sourcing requirement criteria and work with cross functional teams to ensure all information is provided to fast track the buying process
• Support in-sourcing local purchases and the local application of contracts
• Support the validation of all purchase requisition requests against the catalogue, create, and assign the appropriate sub-group code and initiate end-user application
• Implement and oversee effective and efficient service delivery and resolution of issues affecting delivery or supply constraints
• Communicate with line managers and suppliers to ensure Procurement expectations are being met
• Lead and manage supplier performance management for non-contracted vendors
• Work with line managers to gather performance data to manage the quality of service with established vendors
• Negotiate favourable terms and conditions with vendor
• Support implementation of strategies to achieve targets
• Ensure buying process is procedurally compliant and documentation for audit and SHERQ purposes are available
• Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies, and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)

Minimum specifications / Requirements areas
• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• BSc/BA Degree in Business Administration/Management, Procurement/ Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years’ Procurement/Supply Chain Management experience, in a Manufacturing environment/Industry
• 2+ years in a management role
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of Procurement processes and Supply Chain management
• Ability to engage, manage, and partner with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent communication skills and Report writing skills
• Creative, innovative and team working skills
• Member of Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) – Mandatory
• Valid Driver’s license

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Should you be interested in applying for this role, please submit your detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, registrations and ID/Passport for the attention of HR Business Partner: Nakambala Email: careers@zamsugar.zm clearly stating the position applied for in the subject line.
Closing date for applications: 22 May 2023.
Applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks (qualification, credit, security, background, and medical assessments) as part of the recruitment process where applicable.



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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 22 May 2023
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 13-05-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 13-05-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 13-05-2066
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