Procurement Officer at Indo Zambia Bank Limited

Job Description

Indo Zambia Bank Limited, a Commercial Bank which has been operating in Zambia since 1984 and has a branch network of 40 branches across the country, the Bank has exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking to grow in the banking and financial services sector.

CORPORATE SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

PROCUREMENT OFFICER (X1)

Job Purpose

This role deputizes the Manager Procurement in the acquisition of goods and services for the bank.

Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Manager Procurement, the following are among the Job key Responsibilities:

Purchase goods or services that meet the quantity and quality expectations of the organization
Track inventory and restock goods when needed
Stay up to date on industry trends and new products
Compare available goods with industry trends to determine appropriate pricing
Coordinating Management Tender Committee meetings and ensuring records of minutes of meetings held are
drafted and filled.
Providing guidance to Business Units on all procurement related matters in accordance with Procurement Policy.
Any other responsibilities or tasks as may be assigned by management.
Attending to all Procurement Committee matters.
To obtain contract manager nominations for all contracts.
Attend to all contract variations and contract exit process.
Facilitate the contract renewal process so that contracts are renewed before expiry.
Keep contract tracker of all contracts updated at all times and ensure alerts for contract expiry are sent to the respective contract manager on time.
Developing and nurturing good relationships with vendors.
Supervising the stores clerk.

Required Skills and Attributes

Data Analytical skills.
Decision making.
Strategic planning and implementation abilities.
Understating of Supply Chain Management procedures and logistics.
Good interpersonal and communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications and Experience

Grade 12 Certificate with Credit or above mandatory in Mathematics and English and any other three subjects.
University Degree in Purchasing & Supply Management or any other relevant field.
Minimum 5 five years’ work experience in sourcing.
Demonstrated understating of Supply Chain Management procedures and logistics.
Member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) in good standing.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications should be submitted electronically, with the position being applied for clearly indicated in the subject line, via this link
https://shorturl.at/kirqY .

Please include scanned copies of your Curriculum Vitae, Certifications, and any other supporting documents.

Kindly note that physical applications will NOT be accepted.

For more information on job postings, visit www.izb.co.zm .

Closing date for all applications is 18th October 2024 .