Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, May 13 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The position reports to the Procurement and Inventory Manager. The successful candidate will be accountable for local procurement contracts that are compliant to Group category plans; and maximising contract buying for local purchases.

Responsibilities
• Responsible for efficient supplier/vendor take on.
• Develop and recommend the Country Procurement Category Strategy that factors Group category plans and maximum local contract buying.
• Lead the local suppliers’ selection process with input from users
• Prepare local bid documents, manage tender process & analyse bid results in accordance with the tender procedure
• Negotiate local contracts and approve prices, delivery, payment terms, quality requirements to meet standards and supply objectives, then update contract register appropriately.
• Manage key contracts, resolving supplier concerns, contractual issues, and review contractual obligations of the suppliers via Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) written within the contracts.
• Use analytical data and insights to partner with various stakeholders to forecast, develop, and implement demand plans.
• Build an efficient buying network, dynamically aligned with respective category management.
• Interface with business and other stakeholders to actively manage demand forecasting for procurement planning & ensure compliance to contracts and price agreements.
• Work with Procurement & Inventory Manager to prioritise and plan mill and supplier visits to understand and align on future category strategies to facilitate increased compliance.
• Ensure governance and compliance to procurement controls and standards are met.
• Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)

Minimum specifications / Requirements areas
• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• BSc/BA Degree in Business Administration/Management, Procurement/ Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or equivalent. MSc in Supply Chain or MBA will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ Procurement and Contract Management experience, in a Manufacturing environment/Industry
• 2+ years in a management role
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of Procurement processes and Supply Chain management.
• Ability to engage, manage, and partner with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills and Report writing skills.
• Creative, innovative and team working skills.
• Member of Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) – Mandatory
• Valid Driver’s license

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Should you be interested in applying for this role, please submit your detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, registrations and ID/Passport for the attention of HR Business Partner: Nakambala Email: careers@zamsugar.zm  clearly stating the position applied for in the subject line.
Closing date for applications: 22 May 2023.
Applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks (qualification, credit, security, background, and medical assessments) as part of the recruitment process where applicable.



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