Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 20 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose:
The Expeditor’s function within Supply Chain (Procurement) is to ensure that the service level between the supplier community (suppliers) and Kagem Procurement is always met without negatively impacting operations on site (Supply Chain Client Base).

Principle Accountabilities
• Monitor and track all purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and materials.
• Coordinate with suppliers to obtain accurate and up-to-date information on order status, delivery dates, and any potential delays.
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as operations, production, and logistics, to gather information on outstanding purchase orders and flag these for escalation to proactively manage exceptions.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers to resolve any issues or discrepancies in order fulfilment.
• Resolutely resolve exceptions or outliers
• Regularly update the purchasing team and other stakeholders on the status of orders and any potential issues that may arise.
• Maintain accurate records of all procurement activities, including order confirmations, delivery receipts, and invoices.
• Evaluate supplier performance and provide feedback to the purchasing team to help improve future purchasing decisions.
• Assist in negotiating pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to ensure the best value for the organization.
• Continuously improve procurement processes and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency enhancements.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and new suppliers to ensure a competitive advantage in the procurement process.

Qualifications & Experience
• Minimum post-secondary school leaving certificate (Grade 12) plus appropriate industry certified qualifications (APICS, CIPS etc.). An undergraduate B-degree from any recognized tertiary institution in commerce, business or supply chain and or operations management would be a distinct advantage
• Desired to have 2 years of production/scheduling experience
Proven experience in basic computer skills such as Microsoft suite of applications (MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word) etc. Ideally exposed to Enterprise Resource Planning software and applications such as JD Edwards, SAP, SYSPRO, PRONTO, Microsoft Dynamics 365 etc.
• Valid paid up membership with the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) is a must.
Skills, Knowledge & Characteristics
• Excellent analytical and evaluation skills
• Good command of both oral and written communication Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite of applications (MS Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Access)
Excellent knowledge of process mapping and linear solutions Drive for results (extreme for role at an advanced level) Courage & confidence (extreme for role at an advanced level)
• Willingness to learn (extreme for role at an advanced level) Emotional stability (High for role at an intermediate level) Delivery focus (Extreme for role at an advanced level) Team player (High for role at an advanced level)
• Methodical & accurate (Extreme for role at an advanced level

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

Job application procedure
• The company provides single status accommodation at the mine site.
• Send your applications (Covering Letter and CV only) to The Head-Human Resources by mail to;
kagem.recruitment@gemfields.com .
• Certificates will only be required at the interview stage.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Closing date 28th June 2024
• Kagem Mining Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all eligible applicants to apply. We do not charge or ask for money from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. Should you be asked to do so by anybody, please do not proceed and report such individuals to the police immediately.

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