Vacancy title:
Senior Purchasing and Supplies Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management, Computer & IT, Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Zambia Statistics Agency

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 13 2026

Duty Station:
Corner of John Mbita & Nationalist Road | Lusaka | Lusaka

Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, July 5 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) was established under the Statistics Act, Chapter 127 of the Laws of Zambia, for the coordination of an integrated National Statistical System (NSS) to build a sustainable capacity for the production and use of statistical data and information for planning purposes at all levels of governance.

ZamStats has embarked on a transformative agenda which responds to the current trends in the statistical eco-system. In this regard, ZamStats hereby invites applications from suitably qualified Zambian nationals who are self-driven and dynamic with an impeccable track record to fill the following vacant positions:

Senior Purchasing and Supplies Officer

Salary Grade: ZSA05/J
Positions: 1

A. Job Purpose

To coordinate and supervise procurement and supply chain activities to ensure the timely acquisition of goods, works, and services in compliance with public procurement laws, regulations, and institutional policies, while achieving value for money.

B. Key Responsibilities

Procurement Planning and Coordination

• Coordinate the preparation and implementation of annual procurement plans.
• Consolidate departmental procurement requirements.
• Monitor implementation of procurement plans and recommend revisions where necessary.

Procurement Operations

• Coordinate the procurement process from requisition to contract award.
• Supervise and undertake procurement of goods, services, and works to ensure timely availability.
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis to support procurement decisions.

Contract and Supplier Management

• Ensure contracts are executed according to agreed terms and conditions.
• Maintain contract records and monitor contract expiry dates.
• Maintain an updated supplier database and evaluate supplier performance.
• Promote fair competition, transparency, and ethical procurement practices.

Inventory and Records Management

• Ensure proper storage and safeguarding of inventory.
• Coordinate periodic stock verification exercises.
• Maintain procurement records for audit and accountability purposes.

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with applicable procurement legislation and institutional policies.
• Verify procurement documentation before payment processing.
• Prepare procurement reports for management decision-making.

C. Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent with five (5) O-Level passes.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 6 Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant work experience, including at least three (3) years in public procurement.
• Must be a member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS).

D. Desired Knowledge

• Public procurement legislation and regulations
• Procurement methods and procedures
• Contract management
• Inventory and warehouse management
• Financial management principles
• Tender evaluation procedures
• Procurement planning
• Risk management
• Records management

E. Desired Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Strong negotiation skills
• Ethical conduct and high integrity
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Leadership and supervisory ability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Report writing skills
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office and procurement systems)
• Time management and organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality and professionalism
• Results-oriented mindset

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

Applicants who have certificates of verification of local qualifications and/or certificates of verification and evaluation of foreign qualifications issued by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) must submit the said certificates with their applications for the position advertised. Applicants without certificates of verification and/or certificates of verification and evaluation must submit with their applications for the position advertised proof of submission of their application to ZAQA for verification of local qualifications and, where applicable, proof of submission of their application to ZAQA for verification and evaluation of foreign qualifications.

Must submit detailed CVs with a minimum of Two (2) traceable referees, to the address below. Applications received later than the closing date shall not be considered.

The Statistician General

Zambia Statistics Agency

P.O. Box 31908

LUSAKA

Links:

Senior level Positions: https://ee.kobo.org.gov.zm/x/WfklQahf

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