Job Purpose:

The Procurement Officer will help to manage all sourcing needs for the company and participant in both government and private company tenders.

Summary of Key Duties;

• Be responsible for the procurement of goods & services on behalf of the Company, based on value-for-money.
• Provide procurement advice & support to ensure efficiency & effectiveness of service delivery.
• Source for tenders
• Preparing government and private tender documentation
• Manage and report on both work plan and objectives and the procurement officer role.
• Ensuring current practice is positively and continuously challenged to deliver optimum value for money and customer service.
• Develop and maintain effective external relationships and partnerships which help promote the organisation and provide opportunities for the benefit of the Company
• Maintain an up to date knowledge and understanding of procurement legislation and best practice and develop new and innovative approaches.
• Actively managing risk within procurement services across the group.
• Ensure a high level of confidentiality in all dealings and capture decision making in tenders to demonstrate fairness and transparency.
• Build positive relationships with internal customers and suppliers
• Chair meetings with internal customers and suppliers
• Undertake market research activities regarding suppliers / business requirements to source the best suppliers
• Primary Areas of Accountability:

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Purchasing and Supply or related
• Must have a minimum of 2+years of practical experience in procurement
• Must have at least 1-year experience in tendering
• Good knowledge of the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) regulations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have good analytical skillset to benchmark transparently
• Must be a member of ZIPS/CIPS.

QUALIFIED FEMALES & THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

• Be responsible for the procurement of goods & services on behalf of the Company, based on value-for-money.
• Provide procurement advice & support to ensure efficiency & effectiveness of service delivery.
• Source for tenders
• Preparing government and private tender documentation
• Manage and report on both work plan and objectives and the procurement officer role.
• Ensuring current practice is positively and continuously challenged to deliver optimum value for money and customer service.
• Develop and maintain effective external relationships and partnerships which help promote the organisation and provide opportunities for the benefit of the Company
• Maintain an up to date knowledge and understanding of procurement legislation and best practice and develop new and innovative approaches.
• Actively managing risk within procurement services across the group.
• Ensure a high level of confidentiality in all dealings and capture decision making in tenders to demonstrate fairness and transparency.
• Build positive relationships with internal customers and suppliers
• Chair meetings with internal customers and suppliers
• Undertake market research activities regarding suppliers / business requirements to source the best suppliers

• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical skillset to benchmark transparently

• Diploma in Purchasing and Supply or related
• Good knowledge of the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) regulations.
• Must be a member of ZIPS/CIPS.