ZAMBIA INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR TRUST

The Zambia International Trade Fair Trust (ZITFT) is inviting applications from talented, energetic, enthusiastic and suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following positions:

PROCUREMENT OFFICER

To efficiently and effectively plan, administer and control purchases of goods and services to support and sustain operations of the Trust.

MAIN DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB HOLDER

1. Preparation of a Procurement Plan and implement robust purchasing strategies in liaison with the end-users so as to obtain required goods and services from local and foreign suppliers economically, promptly and continually;
2. Prepare bid documents, participate in the Tender Committee by inviting tenders, circulating tenders, guidelines, procedures and regulations to members, take and prepare Minutes and submit according to the Public Procurement Act requirements;
3. Serves as Secretary to the Procurement Committee;
4. Create and maintain relationships with venders/suppliers;
5. Estimate and establish budgets for purchases;
6. Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment;
7. Review all venders and suppliers;
8. Maintain purchase records and other important data;
9. Negotiate pricing and supply contracts;
10. Develop plans for purchasing services, and supplies;
11. Ensure that the products and supplies meet quality standards;
12. Maintain and update a list of suppliers;
13. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 School Certificate
• University Degree in any relevant discipline
• Full Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) qualification or its equivalent Six (3) years post qualification relevant experience
• Member of the Zambia Institute Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS)
• A deep understanding of the Zambian Public Procurement rules and procedures will be a distinct advantage