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JOB TITLE: PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLIES MANAGER

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Company: Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

About Us

Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia Limited (NCZ) is a leading fertilizer manufacturing company in Zambia based in Kafue District. Lusaka Province. NCZ is wholly owned by the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC).

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement and Supplies Manager to join our Procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for purchasing local/foreign raw materials and various supplies required by the company to achieve its planned production targets on the most favourable terms to the company and to schedule and progress their availability, shipment and delivery so that they are stored and available to user departments on planned dates.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement Strategy and Policy

Ensure that long term procurement and stores strategies and policies are developed and incorporated in the corporate strategic plan and approved by management.

2. Annual Procurement Plan and Budget

Ensure that annual procurement plans are developed and budgeted according to company requirements and approved for execution in line with strategic plan.

3. Control Expentures

Manage department budget and control expenses within approved limits.

4. Negotiate Contracts

Ensure that contracts for goods, works and services are negotiated with suppliers and agreed within budgetary limits.

5. Manage Contracts of Goods, Works and Services

Enforce terms of contracts for goods, works and services and deliver agreements in accordance with agreed timeframes and service levels.

6. Secure Materials and Supplies

Ensure that materials and supplies are stored according to safety and security standards, protected from preventable pilferage, deterioration, damage, theft and contribute to uninterrupted operations of the plant.

7. Enforce Standard ProceduresCompliance

Enforce standard and statutory procurement and stores procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 School Certificate with 5 ‘O’ levels.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supplies or its equivalent.
• Master’s in Purchasing and Supply or any related field will be an added advantage.
• Certification of educational qualifications with the Zambia Qualification Authority (ZAQA) is a must.
• Member of Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supplies with Valid Practicing License.
• Minimum ten (10) years of work experience at Senior management level.
• Deep understanding of the Zambia Procurement ACT and Regulations.
• Procurement Ethics, Supervisory and Management Skills.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a passionate and dynamic team.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A culture of innovation, inclusivity, and professional development.

TAKE NOTE:

1. The application deadline shall be 17:00 hours on Monday, 23rd December, 2024.

2. If you do not meet the mandatory requirements. DO NOT APPLY.

3. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and experience required shall be considered for shortlisting.

4. Shortlisted candidates shall be invited for interviews.

5. No form of lobbying or corruption will be allowed.

NCZ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER