Reports to Senior Procurement Officer. The incumbent is responsible for assessing products, services and suppliers and negotiating contracts. They are also responsible for ensuring that approved purchases are of a sufficient quality and are cost-efficient.

Main duties

• Processes end-user requests on time as per Service Level Agreement targets
• Ensures on time delivery and receipt of goods from suppliers
• Negotiates and obtains better prices and delivery terms for all end-user requirements
• Ensures efficient sourcing and procurement of goods, works and services according to the laid down procedures and guidelines
• Prepares and updates procurement reports in readiness to submission to end users
• Monitors and tracks all orders until delivery and payments are done
• Develops and implements procurement plans for the end-users
• Tracks and monitors vendor payments

Qualifications

• Graduate in Purchasing and Supply from a recognized University
  2 years minimum years of experience
• Fully paid up member of The Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS)
• Holds full membership of ZIPS

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.