Job Purpose:

To manage the sourcing, negotiation, and acquisition of goods and services that keep business operations running smoothly. To ensure that every purchase meets the company standards for quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery, while building strong, ethical relationships with suppliers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing and reviewing company strategies for ordering supplies and equipment for the company
• Preparing organization wide procurement plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports
• Evaluating suppliers, products, and services. negotiating contracts in line with company’s procurement policies and procedures.
• Negotiating contracts with vendors for new purchases
• Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and overseeing and approving timely purchase of products and services
• Managing inventories to ensure adequate stock
• Maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
• Communicating with Suppliers to maintain positive relations,

Qualifications, Competencies & Skills:

• Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management/ BSC Accounting/ BBA, CIPS added Advantage
• Membership of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS)
• years’ experience as a Procurement Officer in a reputable organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software
• In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and market analysis
• Familiarity with RFQ, RFP, and RFI processes, and experience in managing procurement qualifications and standards.
• Understanding of global market trends, supply chain dynamics, and pricing strategies.
• Networking and Negotiation Skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proactive
• Astute and Hands on
• Integrity

• Developing and reviewing company strategies for ordering supplies and equipment for the company
• Preparing organization wide procurement plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports
• Evaluating suppliers, products, and services. negotiating contracts in line with company’s procurement policies and procedures.
• Negotiating contracts with vendors for new purchases
• Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and overseeing and approving timely purchase of products and services
• Managing inventories to ensure adequate stock
• Maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
• Communicating with Suppliers to maintain positive relations,

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software
• In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and market analysis
• Familiarity with RFQ, RFP, and RFI processes, and experience in managing procurement qualifications and standards.
• Understanding of global market trends, supply chain dynamics, and pricing strategies.
• Networking and Negotiation Skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proactive
• Astute and Hands on
• Integrity

• Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management/ BSC Accounting/ BBA, CIPS added Advantage
• Membership of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS)