Procurement Officer
2025-06-23T10:24:45+00:00
Equpoint Properties Limited
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https://equpointproperty.co.tz/
FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Construction
Transportation & Logistics
2025-06-30T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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Job Summary:
The Procurement Officer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing the supply of goods and services required by the organization. This role ensures cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality, compliance, and timely delivery. The officer negotiates with suppliers, manages contracts, and maintains records to support efficient procurement operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement & Sourcing:
– Identify and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and reliability.
– Prepare and issue RFQs (Request for Quotations), RFPs (Request for Proposals), and tenders.
– Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with vendors to secure the best deals.
– Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement regulations.
Purchase Order & Inventory Management:
– Process purchase orders (POs) and track deliveries to ensure on-time supply.
– Monitor inventory levels and reorder supplies as needed.
– Resolve discrepancies in orders, invoices, or deliveries.
Supplier & Vendor Management:
– Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
– Conduct supplier performance reviews and audits.
– Identify and onboard new vendors to diversify supply sources.
Compliance & Reporting:
– Ensure procurement activities comply with legal and organizational policies.
– Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
– Prepare reports on purchasing activities, cost savings, and supplier performance.
Qualifications & Skills:
-Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
– Experience: 2+ years in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
– Certifications (Preferred):
– CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)
– CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
– Technical Skills:
– Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and procurement software.
– Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
– Soft Skills:
– Negotiation, analytical thinking, attention to detail.
– Strong communication and vendor management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
– Experience in government procurement or public sector tendering.
– Knowledge of e-procurement platforms**.
– Familiarity with international trade and import/export regulations.
Salary & Benefits:
– Competitive salary based on experience.
– Health insurance, retirement plans, performance bonuses.
Procurement & Sourcing: – Identify and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and reliability. – Prepare and issue RFQs (Request for Quotations), RFPs (Request for Proposals), and tenders. – Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with vendors to secure the best deals. – Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement regulations. Purchase Order & Inventory Management: – Process purchase orders (POs) and track deliveries to ensure on-time supply. – Monitor inventory levels and reorder supplies as needed. – Resolve discrepancies in orders, invoices, or deliveries. Supplier & Vendor Management: – Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers. – Conduct supplier performance reviews and audits. – Identify and onboard new vendors to diversify supply sources. Compliance & Reporting: – Ensure procurement activities comply with legal and organizational policies. – Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation. – Prepare reports on purchasing activities, cost savings, and supplier performance.
– Soft Skills: – Negotiation, analytical thinking, attention to detail. – Strong communication and vendor management skills. Preferred Qualifications: – Experience in government procurement or public sector tendering. – Knowledge of e-procurement platforms**. – Familiarity with international trade and import/export regulations. Salary & Benefits: – Competitive salary based on experience. – Health insurance, retirement plans, performance bonuses.
Qualifications & Skills: -Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. – Experience: 2+ years in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management. – Certifications (Preferred): – CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) – CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) – Technical Skills: – Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and procurement software. – Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
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Vacancy title:
Procurement Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Construction, Category: Transportation & Logistics]
Jobs at:
Equpoint Properties Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 30 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary:
The Procurement Officer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing the supply of goods and services required by the organization. This role ensures cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality, compliance, and timely delivery. The officer negotiates with suppliers, manages contracts, and maintains records to support efficient procurement operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement & Sourcing:
– Identify and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and reliability.
– Prepare and issue RFQs (Request for Quotations), RFPs (Request for Proposals), and tenders.
– Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with vendors to secure the best deals.
– Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement regulations.
Purchase Order & Inventory Management:
– Process purchase orders (POs) and track deliveries to ensure on-time supply.
– Monitor inventory levels and reorder supplies as needed.
– Resolve discrepancies in orders, invoices, or deliveries.
Supplier & Vendor Management:
– Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
– Conduct supplier performance reviews and audits.
– Identify and onboard new vendors to diversify supply sources.
Compliance & Reporting:
– Ensure procurement activities comply with legal and organizational policies.
– Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
– Prepare reports on purchasing activities, cost savings, and supplier performance.
Qualifications & Skills:
-Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
– Experience: 2+ years in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
– Certifications (Preferred):
– CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)
– CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
– Technical Skills:
– Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and procurement software.
– Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
– Soft Skills:
– Negotiation, analytical thinking, attention to detail.
– Strong communication and vendor management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
– Experience in government procurement or public sector tendering.
– Knowledge of e-procurement platforms**.
– Familiarity with international trade and import/export regulations.
Salary & Benefits:
– Competitive salary based on experience.
– Health insurance, retirement plans, performance bonuses.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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