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Date Posted: Thursday, February 22 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Position Summary:
To identify the best supplier, after having thoroughly researched and investigated all factors in terms of quality, quantity, price, time and continuity, as well as providing an effective back-up service to deal with supplier problems.

Duties And Responsibilities:
• To be fully conversant with current market prices of all items required by the hotel or catering department.
• To select suppliers with great care by researching their background, establishing their credentials and their standing in the industry regarding their ability to match price and maintain deliveries.
• To visit supplier’s premises so that the quality of their products can be verified, also gaining visual proof of their operating standards.
• To listen carefully to the sales person to obtain as much information as possible, particularly with regard to new products.
• To negotiate the terms of the agreement fairly, bearing in mind the price, quality and continuity of supply.
• To negotiate realistic discounts in terms of the above agreements.
• To maintain good interpersonal relations with suppliers, thus gaining the best possible service from them to the extent where they do a lot of the work for you.
• To ensure that dealings are made with a senior person in the organisation, i.e. one who has the ability to make decisions.
• To ensure that the correct numbers of suppliers are appointed, in that, though streamlined, sufficient options are open, whilst keeping the number of authorised items in check.
• To ascertain the value of new products through quality testing and field trials.
• To maintain up-to-date records of all suppliers, their products and price lists.
• To keep an index of all supplies handled, with appropriate comments.
• To continuously review commodities and suppliers to ensure that the best possible agreements are in operation.
• To investigate supplier problems, take the appropriate action and follow up to ensure no similar problems are experienced.
• To investigate and action account queries promptly, when these are the result of price variances.
• To abide by company buying policies and procedures.
• You will be expected to undertake any other assignments that management may require you to do from time to time

Prerequisites:
• Must possess exceptional communication skills
• Able to work long hours
• Be organized and have the ability to multitask
• Have a professional demeanour at all times
• Ability to handle tough and challenging situations calmly

Required Qualification:
• Full Grade twelve Certificate
• Diploma in Purchasing and Supply or related field. Higher Education shall be an added advantage.
• Must be a Registered Member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply.

Required Experience:
• Not less than 5 years of Experience in the Similar Role.
• Must have worked in a fast paced multi dynamic environment
• Experience related to Hospitality or Construction shall be a plus

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
• Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their application letters, with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) traceable referees to:
• The Human Resource And Administration Officer
• Mika Convention Center
• Plot No. 34 ‘A’ Sub 9 Waterfalls Meanwood
• Off Great East Road.
• Or
• Email: careers@mikahotels.com 
• Candidates are free to either submit hard copies or soft copies to the above stated address.
• The closing date for receipt of applications is 24th February, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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