JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Luapula Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (LpWSCO), is a Commercial Utility mandated to provide water supply and sanitation services to the urban and the rural areas of Luapula Province. The Company operates under the legal framework as outlined in the Water Supply and Sanitation Act No. 28 of 1997.

The Commercial Utility was incorporated under the Companies Act Cap 338 of the laws of Zambia and operates in five out of the twelve districts in the province, namely Mansa, Nchelenge, Mwense, Kawambwa and Samfya. The Commercial Utility, being an equal opportunity employer, seeks to recruit high profiled, self-motivated, innovative, honest, committed, adequately and appropriately experienced person to fill the vacant position of PROCUREMENT OFFICER to be based in Mansa.

Summary of Key Accountabilities

1. Procuring goods, works, and services on time in accordance with the Public Procurement Act of 2008 and the Public Procurement Regulations.
2. Drafting contracts for review to ensure they reflect the company’s interests.
3. Performing contract administration, including liaison between suppliers and user departments in compliance with contract terms and conditions.
4. Meeting and communicating regularly with user departments to identify and provide high-quality service that meets user department service delivery requirements on a timely basis.
5. Distributing tender materials to potential bidders who are interested in supplying goods or services.
6. Evaluating bids and coordinating the activities of the evaluation committees.
7. Producing accurate records and documentation for every solicitation, response, purchase, contract, correspondence, and related follow-up.
8. Conducting market research on prices and delivery conditions, recommending suppliers for evaluation and registration as approved suppliers, and keeping a database of approved suppliers.
9. Swift and timely identification of probable risk issues in your area of operation and ensuring that these are attended to as required.
10. Timely preparation and submission of comprehensive reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis, or as required.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Grade 12 School Certificate or General Certificate of Education
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply or MCIPS Graduate Diploma or equivalent.
3. Three (3) years’ relevant experience.
4. Member of the Zambia institute of Purchasing and Supply.
5. Good working knowledge of computer including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Project for project management.
6. In-depth understanding of Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) Act as well as knowledge of other Public Procurement laws, regulations and procedures.