Senior Procurement Officer at Zambia Airports Corporation Limited

Job Description

Zambia Airports Corporation Limited is a reputable Aviation Organisation with a vision to provide world class and diversified Airport and Air Navigation Services at the four designated international airports in Zambia namely; Kenneth Kaunda in Lusaka, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe in Ndola, Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula in Livingstone and Mfuwe as well as Eight (8) provincial and strategic aerodromes

The Corporation’s mission is to develop, manage and operate airport and air navigation infrastructure to international standards, meeting its stakeholders’ values in an environmentally friendly manner, while profitably contributing to national economic development

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Zambian citizens to fill the below mentioned positions.

POSITION: SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER

This role reports to the Senior Manager Procurement and Supplies. The job holder will implement the best procurement techniques to achieve the best value for money.

Key Performance Areas

Sourcing for goods and services upon receipt of approved purchase requisitions from stores and end users to maintain international standards.
Negotiating for best prices prior to preparation of tender analysis and recommending to supervisor most favourable supplier to meet budget requirement.
Managing contracts and executing all aspects of procuring to optimise operational performance and conformance to any new legal regulations.
Attending to contract administration queries.
Managing and strictly adhering to the budget and procurement plan.
Preparing draft contracts in line with procurement guidelines and expediting approval of the contacts.
Preparing solicitation documents and enquiries.
Providing procurement guidelines as Secretary to the Procurement Committee
Executing procurement guidelines to ensure that the Corporation conforms to the prescribed public procurement standards.
Electronic Procurement Management
Ensuring that all electronic procurement processes are enforced.
Attending to suppliers in person and on the phone, clarifying queries with both local and international suppliers to maintain business harmony.
Assisting the Senior Manager Procurement and Supplies in dealing with administrative issues and supervising subordinates

Qualifications

Grade 12 certificate with 5 O’ level credits or better including English and Mathematics
Full CIPS qualification or a degree in Purchasing and Supply or any other relevant degree

Experience

A valid driving license is an added advantage.
Minimum of two (2) years practical experience

Hard copy applications with detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of all relevant academic and professional certificates, copy of national registration card (NRC)/ passport and other relevant documents with contact details, names and contact addresses of three (3) traceable referees, should be addressed to the address below by clos e of business on 31 ^st July 2024 to:

The Director Human Resources

Zambia Airports Corporation Limited

Head Office

Farm 4169l Off Airport Road,

P O Box 30175

LUSAKA.

NB: Please note that only successful candidates shall be contacted.

Only hard copy applications will be accepted.