Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 05 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
The Procurement Officer will carry out day to day procurement functions and to ensure timely acquisition of goods, works and services, while considering value for money principles and adherence to the Procurement Act. Ensure purchasing practices are consistent, open, and designed to encourage maximum competition and best value procurements. Research market sources and vendors to locate and ensure most cost effective and competitive pricing for the purchase of supplies and services.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:
• Procure or supervise the timely procurement of all goods, supplies and services needed, in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures.
• Analyze quotations and recommend the award of contracts to the best evaluated suppliers.
• Draft solicitation documents for open tenders to obtain bids or proposals from suppliers of goods, works and services.
• Undertake the tender closing and opening activities, evaluation of bids and recommend the award of contracts to best evaluated bidders.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and procurement policies and procedures by reviewing and monitoring procurements conducted by any designee, department or official.
• Maintain the integrity of the public procurement process.
• Recommend policies to the legislative body regarding the procurement of goods, supplies and services.
• Research market sources and vendors to locate and ensure most cost effective and competitive pricing for the purchase of supplies and services.
• Provide secretarial and expert advice in negotiation meetings with suppliers of goods, works and services ensuring that the objectives of the Agency are attained.
• Draft Procurement Committee papers for approval.
• Prepare procurement reports as required and in line with the Public Procurement Act and ZPPA guidelines.
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers on proposals, contracts and contract claims. Execute contracts on behalf of the organization

Required Skills and Competencies:
• Excellent Communication Skills
• High level of analytical
• Good interpersonal skills
• Self-driven with ability to work independently
• Honesty and Trustworthy.
• Tact and Diplomacy
• High Analytical Skills.
• Ability to write in comprehensive reports

Primary Areas of Accountability:
Qualifications and Experience
• Professional Diploma in Purchasing and Supply (CIPS -Level 6) or Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of post-qualification work experience relevant to the job of which three (3) years of experience in the public sector.
• Valid membership to the Zambia Institute for Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS).

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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