Job Details

Job Description

Identification

Job Title : Procurement Officer

Reporting to : Manager – Procurement

Department : Procurement

Job Purpose

To assist the Procurement Manager in carrying out Procurement functions involving procurement of goods, works, services, and consulting services while considering value for money principles.

KEY RESULT AREA PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES (MAIN DUTIES)

RECEIVING OF REQUISITIONS

Receives requisitions which are fully approved from end users and obtain quotations by processing requests for quotations to suppliers of goods and service both capital and revenue expenditure and analyze them to select the supplier offering the best value for money.

CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS

Conducts price reasonableness analysis and prepares contracts and purchases orders from selected quotations which meet the specifications and user requirements and deliver to suppler after approval.

Negotiates price discounts, quality, and delivery dates with suppliers to achieve value for money and timely delivery.

DELIVERIES

Expedites deliveries of orders through appropriate dialogue with suppliers and ensures goods delivered are of the correct quality amount, specification.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Prepares procurement committee papers for goods and services according to thresholds prescribed by the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA).

REPORTING

Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and submit them to Management.

Minimum Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing & Supply or its equivalent professional qualification such CIPS/ZIPS
• 4 years post qualifying experience particularly in public procurement
• Professional Membership to a relevant body such as ZIPS/CIPS.

• Proven knowledge and understanding of project planning and implementation.
• Knowledge of and experience with ZPPA procurement rules and regulations.
• Good analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal and team building skills.
• Effective negotiations skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be proactive and result oriented.

Candidates who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply by submitting their application together with an updated Curriculum Vitae, copy of National Registration Card and certified copies of academic and professional certificates as a SINGLE DOCUMENT to [email protected] not later than Friday 8th November 2024 .

All applications should be addressed to:

The Managing Director
Lusaka South Multi Facility Economic Zone
Plot F10723, Chifwema Road,
LUSAKA .