EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

ZSIC General Insurance Limited is a leading provider of customer-centric general insurance solutions, committed to excellence, integrity, and strong corporate governance. As an equal opportunity employer and a proud member of the IDC Group of Companies, we continue to build a high-performance culture driven by professionalism, innovation, and service excellence.

We are therefore inviting applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and results-driven professionals to fill the following position(s):

PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY OFFICER – OPERATIONS

TWO (2) POSITIONS

Reporting to: Manager – Procurement and Supply

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and consolidate annual procurement plans in line with approved budgets and institutional work plans.
• Maintain an electronic procurement file management system as per requirement of the new PPA.
• Assist on conducting timely procurement of all goods, works, consulting and non-consulting services required for company operations.
• Publish procurement notices on the ZPPA e-GP platform and ensure statutory timelines are adhered to.
• Assist in conducting timely evaluation of bidding documents for purchases in accordance with Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) guidelines.
• Assist in initiation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing relating to procurement and supply matters.
• Assist in management of vendor relationships while ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability.
• Train internal user departments and company suppliers on the usage of the e-GP Systems.
• Provide information that will ensure procurement procedures are adhered to by all parties concerned as per company policy and Public Procurement Act and Regulations.
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets for the department and controls expenditure within budget to ensure procurement requests are adequately funded.
• Draft and manage contracts, purchase orders, and framework agreements.
• Assist in preparation and submission of contract clearance requests to the Attorney General’s office as per requirement of the new PPA.
• Submit lists of shortlisted suppliers to NAPSA, PACRA, NCCI and Workers’ Compensation Fund for verification of supplier compliance certifications.
• Submit procurement statistics as required for preparation of all procurement reports within his/her jurisdiction.
• Support ongoing automation and digitization of procurement and supply chain processes.
• Perform any other official duties as required by their supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE

• Public Procurement laws and procedures
• Microsoft Word and Excel
• General insurance

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Full Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply
• An understanding of the Zambia Public Procurement Act
• A member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS)

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Ability to use Zambia Electronic Government Procurement System and other ERP Systems
• High ethical standards and professionalism
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and writing skills
• Team player, innovative, intuitive, and result-oriented
• Organizational skills, analytical skills, and ability to prioritize and plan effectively
• Ability to coordinate and control procurement processes for the Company

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar or related position.