Zambia Airports Corporation Limited is a reputable Aviation Organization with a vision to provide World Class and diversified Airport and Air navigation business at the four designated international airports in Zambia namely; Kenneth Kaunda in Lusaka, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe in Ndola, Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula in Livingstone and Mfuwe and Ten (10) provincial and strategic aerodromes. The Corporation’s mission is to develop, manage and operate airport and air navigation infrastructure to international standards, meeting its stakeholders’ values in an environmentally friendly manner, while profitably contributing to national economic development Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Zambian citizens to fill the below mentioned positions

POSITION: SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER

This role reports to the Manager Procurement and Supplies. The job holder will implement the best procurement techniques to achieve the best value for money.

Key Performance Areas

• Sourcing for goods and services upon receipt of approved purchase requisitions from stores and end users to maintain international standards.
• Negotiating for best prices prior to preparation of tender analysis and recommending to supervisor most favourable supplier to meet budget requirement.
• Managing contracts and executing all aspects of procuring to optimise operational performance and conformance to any new legal regulations.
• Attending to contract administration queries.
• Managing and strictly adhering to the budget and procurement plan.
• Preparing draft contracts in line with procurement guidelines and expediting approval of the contacts.
• Preparing solicitation documents and inquiries.
• Providing procurement guidelines as Secretary to the Procurement
• Executing procurement guidelines to ensure that the Corporation conforms to the prescribed public procurement standards.
• Electronic Procurement Management
• Ensuring that all electronic procurement processes are enforced.
• Attending to suppliers who call in person and clarifying queries on phone with local and international suppliers to maintain business harmony.
• Assisting the Senior Manager Procurement and Supplies in dealing with administrative issues and supervising subordinates

• Grade 12 certificate with 5 O’ level credits or better including English and Mathematics
• Full CIPS qualification or a degree in Purchasing and Supply or any other relevant degree
• Minimum of three (3) years practical experience
• A valid driving license is an added advantage

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years practical experience
• A valid driving license is an added advantage