Procurement Officer
2025-04-23T15:41:23+00:00
Amref Health Africa
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Logistics
Transportation & Logistics
2025-04-29T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
8
Job Description
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Procurement of Goods, services and works
- Responsible for the consolidation and implementation of organisational procurement plans;
- Development & implementation of Service Level Agreements (SLA) for provision of goods & services and training of the end users.
- Ensure compliance with Amref procurement principles, standards, and policies; donor regulations; and local statutory requirements.
- Manage the procurement process of goods, services and civil works in line with existing Policies and procedures.
- Carrying out price comparisons and ensure purchase of goods and services are in accordance with specifications
- Ensure procurement of goods, services and works is done within the prevailing market prices
- Manage communication with the vendors and internal stakeholders on the delivery schedules
- Support development and establishment of standards and specifications for the procurement of goods and services
- Oversee all logistical aspects of movement of goods and services to various destinations points
- Fast tracking delivery of all procurements putting emphasis on emergency procurement
Frameworks and contract management
- Ensure that all frameworks are re-procured at least every two years and while ensuring best value for money
- Ensure all frame agreements are embedded in the ERP
- Lead in prequalifying suppliers, developing and maintaining an up to date supplier database
- Managing contracts with suppliers of goods and services with particular close oversight of Fast-Moving Goods.
- Review supply contracts to evaluate overall revisions, price and past performance of each contract prior to bid or renewal
Disposal
- Coordinating the disposal of obsolete assets and stocks bi-annually
- Advising the Procurement committee on disposal methods and procedures
Procurement Manual and Policy
- Develop procurement procedures by laws in line with the master procurement manual
- Ensuring proper understanding and adherence to donor and Amref Health Africa rules and regulations across all field Offices
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Ensure the functionality of E-Tendering module and mapping of contract management in ERP
- Train staff on the use of ERP and on general best practise on procurement
Capacity Building
- Training the end users on existing policies and procedures and any new updates
- Organising for supplier forums on expectations of Amref Health Africa
- Supporting improvement of workflows in countries
- Providing advice and guidance for effective and efficient implementation of procurement plans
Inventory Management
- Lead in the maintenance and control of stocks inventory
- Developing and overseeing the effective working of the stores management system
- Updating records of new assets acquired for purposes of insurance
- Preparing of stock take schedules biannually and annually at the main office and all field offices
Tendering and Tender Committee facilitation
- Prepare prequalification and tender documents, receipt of bids and analysis
- Participating in Procurement committee activities and meetings and act as its secretary/Alternate ex-officio to Procurement committee
- Preparation of Tender documents to be presented in Procurement Committee
- As a secretary of the evaluation committees, advises on procedures
Reporting
- Preparing monthly and quarterly procurement reports to track procurement efficiency
- Prepare supplier performance reports as required
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES
Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Business Administration and Management/ Supplies Management, Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (CIPS) or Diploma in Logistics.
- Master’s degree in Purchasing and Logistics will be an added advantage. Academic certificates must verified by Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).
- 5 years working experience in a similar or equivalent role; experience in an International NGO is desirable.
- Experience in Purchasing, Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
- Good understanding of the local market forces and pricing system.
- Good knowledge of various donor procurement regulations (an added advantage).
- Must be a member of Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS).
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Effective communication abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient in IT
- Capable of delivering engaging presentations
- Skilled in problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Strategic and analytical thinker
- Demonstrates high integrity, commitment, and values diversity
- Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal capabilities
- Self-motivated and adept at working independently under pressure and meeting tight deadlines in diverse environments
- Upholds confidentiality
- Displays maturity
- Able to prioritize effectively amid competing demands
Procurement of Goods, services and works Responsible for the consolidation and implementation of organisational procurement plans; Development & implementation of Service Level Agreements (SLA) for provision of goods & services and training of the end users. Ensure compliance with Amref procurement principles, standards, and policies; donor regulations; and local statutory requirements. Manage the procurement process of goods, services and civil works in line with existing Policies and procedures. Carrying out price comparisons and ensure purchase of goods and services are in accordance with specifications Ensure procurement of goods, services and works is done within the prevailing market prices Manage communication with the vendors and internal stakeholders on the delivery schedules Support development and establishment of standards and specifications for the procurement of goods and services Oversee all logistical aspects of movement of goods and services to various destinations points Fast tracking delivery of all procurements putting emphasis on emergency procurement Frameworks and contract management Ensure that all frameworks are re-procured at least every two years and while ensuring best value for money Ensure all frame agreements are embedded in the ERP Lead in prequalifying suppliers, developing and maintaining an up to date supplier database Managing contracts with suppliers of goods and services with particular close oversight of Fast-Moving Goods. Review supply contracts to evaluate overall revisions, price and past performance of each contract prior to bid or renewal Disposal Coordinating the disposal of obsolete assets and stocks bi-annually Advising the Procurement committee on disposal methods and procedures Procurement Manual and Policy Develop procurement procedures by laws in line with the master procurement manual Ensuring proper understanding and adherence to donor and Amref Health Africa rules and regulations across all field Offices Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Ensure the functionality of E-Tendering module and mapping of contract management in ERP Train staff on the use of ERP and on general best practise on procurement Capacity Building Training the end users on existing policies and procedures and any new updates Organising for supplier forums on expectations of Amref Health Africa Supporting improvement of workflows in countries Providing advice and guidance for effective and efficient implementation of procurement plans Inventory Management Lead in the maintenance and control of stocks inventory Developing and overseeing the effective working of the stores management system Updating records of new assets acquired for purposes of insurance Preparing of stock take schedules biannually and annually at the main office and all field offices Tendering and Tender Committee facilitation Prepare prequalification and tender documents, receipt of bids and analysis Participating in Procurement committee activities and meetings and act as its secretary/Alternate ex-officio to Procurement committee Preparation of Tender documents to be presented in Procurement Committee As a secretary of the evaluation committees, advises on procedures Reporting Preparing monthly and quarterly procurement reports to track procurement efficiency Prepare supplier performance reports as required
Effective communication abilities Strong interpersonal skills Proficient in IT Capable of delivering engaging presentations Skilled in problem-solving Flexible and adaptable Strategic and analytical thinker Demonstrates high integrity, commitment, and values diversity Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal capabilities Self-motivated and adept at working independently under pressure and meeting tight deadlines in diverse environments Upholds confidentiality Displays maturity Able to prioritize effectively amid competing demands
Bachelor of Business Administration and Management/ Supplies Management, Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (CIPS) or Diploma in Logistics. Master’s degree in Purchasing and Logistics will be an added advantage. Academic certificates must verified by Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA). 5 years working experience in a similar or equivalent role; experience in an International NGO is desirable. Experience in Purchasing, Logistics or Supply Chain Management. Good understanding of the local market forces and pricing system. Good knowledge of various donor procurement regulations (an added advantage). Must be a member of Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS).
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Vacancy title:
Procurement Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Logistics, Category: Transportation & Logistics]
Jobs at:
Amref Health Africa
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, April 29 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Job Description
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Procurement of Goods, services and works
- Responsible for the consolidation and implementation of organisational procurement plans;
- Development & implementation of Service Level Agreements (SLA) for provision of goods & services and training of the end users.
- Ensure compliance with Amref procurement principles, standards, and policies; donor regulations; and local statutory requirements.
- Manage the procurement process of goods, services and civil works in line with existing Policies and procedures.
- Carrying out price comparisons and ensure purchase of goods and services are in accordance with specifications
- Ensure procurement of goods, services and works is done within the prevailing market prices
- Manage communication with the vendors and internal stakeholders on the delivery schedules
- Support development and establishment of standards and specifications for the procurement of goods and services
- Oversee all logistical aspects of movement of goods and services to various destinations points
- Fast tracking delivery of all procurements putting emphasis on emergency procurement
Frameworks and contract management
- Ensure that all frameworks are re-procured at least every two years and while ensuring best value for money
- Ensure all frame agreements are embedded in the ERP
- Lead in prequalifying suppliers, developing and maintaining an up to date supplier database
- Managing contracts with suppliers of goods and services with particular close oversight of Fast-Moving Goods.
- Review supply contracts to evaluate overall revisions, price and past performance of each contract prior to bid or renewal
Disposal
- Coordinating the disposal of obsolete assets and stocks bi-annually
- Advising the Procurement committee on disposal methods and procedures
Procurement Manual and Policy
- Develop procurement procedures by laws in line with the master procurement manual
- Ensuring proper understanding and adherence to donor and Amref Health Africa rules and regulations across all field Offices
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Ensure the functionality of E-Tendering module and mapping of contract management in ERP
- Train staff on the use of ERP and on general best practise on procurement
Capacity Building
- Training the end users on existing policies and procedures and any new updates
- Organising for supplier forums on expectations of Amref Health Africa
- Supporting improvement of workflows in countries
- Providing advice and guidance for effective and efficient implementation of procurement plans
Inventory Management
- Lead in the maintenance and control of stocks inventory
- Developing and overseeing the effective working of the stores management system
- Updating records of new assets acquired for purposes of insurance
- Preparing of stock take schedules biannually and annually at the main office and all field offices
Tendering and Tender Committee facilitation
- Prepare prequalification and tender documents, receipt of bids and analysis
- Participating in Procurement committee activities and meetings and act as its secretary/Alternate ex-officio to Procurement committee
- Preparation of Tender documents to be presented in Procurement Committee
- As a secretary of the evaluation committees, advises on procedures
Reporting
- Preparing monthly and quarterly procurement reports to track procurement efficiency
- Prepare supplier performance reports as required
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES
Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Business Administration and Management/ Supplies Management, Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (CIPS) or Diploma in Logistics.
- Master’s degree in Purchasing and Logistics will be an added advantage. Academic certificates must verified by Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).
- 5 years working experience in a similar or equivalent role; experience in an International NGO is desirable.
- Experience in Purchasing, Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
- Good understanding of the local market forces and pricing system.
- Good knowledge of various donor procurement regulations (an added advantage).
- Must be a member of Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS).
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Effective communication abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient in IT
- Capable of delivering engaging presentations
- Skilled in problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Strategic and analytical thinker
- Demonstrates high integrity, commitment, and values diversity
- Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal capabilities
- Self-motivated and adept at working independently under pressure and meeting tight deadlines in diverse environments
- Upholds confidentiality
- Displays maturity
- Able to prioritize effectively amid competing demands
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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