The LS MFEZ Limited is seeking to engage a vibrant, experienced and honest Procurement Specialist.

Job Description / Specification

Identification

Job Title : Procurement Specialist

Reporting to : Procurement Manager

Department : Procurement

Job Purpose

To assist the Procurement Manager in carrying out Procurement functions involving procurement of goods, works, services, and consulting services while considering value for money principles.

Job Key Accountabilities

KEY RESULT AREA — PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES (MAIN DUTIES)

RECEIVING OF REQUISITIONS

Receives requisitions which are fully approved from end users and obtain quotations by processing requests for quotations to suppliers of goods and service both capital and revenue expenditure and analyze them to select the supplier offering the best value for money

CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS

Conducts price reasonableness analysis and prepares contracts and purchases orders from selected quotations which meet the specifications and user requirements and deliver to suppler after approval.

NEGOTIATION

Negotiates price discounts, quality, and delivery dates with suppliers to achieve value for money and timely delivery

DELIVERIES

Expedites deliveries of orders through appropriate dialogue with suppliers and ensures goods delivered are of the correct quality amount, specification.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Prepares procurement committee papers for goods and services according to thresholds prescribed by the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA)

DISPOSAL OF GOODS

Undertake timely identification and disposal of goods in order to create storage space

POLICIES

Coordinates the implementation of Procurement policies and programmes of the LS-MFEZ

REPORTING

Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and submit them to Management

Job Specifications

Qualifications

Minimum School Certificate with 5 ‘O’ level Credits
Full CIPS/ZIPS (MCIPS/MZIPS) or Degree in Supply Chain Management/Procurement
Member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS)
Experience

At least 3 years of experience in Public Procurement.
Knowledge and experience of procurement of public sector goods, works and services.
Proven knowledge and understanding of project planning and implementation.
Knowledge of and experience with ZPPA procurement rules and regulations.
Knowledge, Skills, Attributes and Related Competences

Good analytical skills.
Good interpersonal and team building skills.
Effective negotiations skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Must be proactive and result oriented.