EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and agribusiness company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region.  It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, stock feed and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.

Zambeef Products PLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic candidate for the role outlined below. Women are therefore encouraged to apply.

1. PROCUREMENT OFFICER – HEAD OFFICE (X1) & MPONGWE (1)

The Required Skills for this Role Include:

• Receiving purchase requisitions from end user departments
• Assessing the supply market for products and services with respect to price and quality
• Obtaining quotes from approved suppliers
• Liaising with requesting departments to assist in defining specifications for requirements to suppliers
• Processing purchase orders (in pastel) and submitting them to respective signatories for suppliers.
• Resolving value/quality discrepancies of the supplied items through formal supplier complaints and following up on feedback.
• Ensuring payment/prepayments (if terms require so) are done to suppliers
• Checking GRNs to ensure they are correctly filled in
• Chasing up with suppliers concerning shipment of items
• Maintaining purchasing records, reports, supplier data base and price lists
• Performs any other task assigned by superior.

The Required Qualifications are:

• Full Grade 12 certificate
• Diploma or Degree in Purchasing and Supply
• Member of CIPS
• Relevant pre-job requirements
• 3-5 years previous experience

The Required Attributes Include:

• Use of computer/calculator
• Valid driving License
• Tact and diplomacy to interact with superiors and colleagues
• Ability to prepare documents, reports and supplier complaints
• Requires to calculate stock usage and reserves.
• Sober and honest