Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 24 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
As an equal opportunity employer, Greenstretch Consultants Limited (GCL) is URGENTLY looking for a suitably qualified, dynamic and self-motivated Zambian national to fill the position of Procurement Officer. The ideal candidate must be preferably residing in Livingstone where the project is being implemented.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Preparing terms of reference (TOR) for services, good and works to be procured
• Working closely and regularly liaise with the Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
• Carrying out all applicable and eligible procurements required for project implementation
• Performing routine procurement duties in line applicable regulations, rules and procedures
• Setting up adequate procurement processes or systems to ensure project funds are well utilized
• Preparation of bidding documents, request for proposals (RFP), request for quotation (RFQ) consultants’ shortlists, and other documents based on relevant procedures for the procurement of goods, works as well as consultant and non-consulting services
• Ensuring that all deadlines and conditions described in the contracts are met (e.g. payments, deliverables and contractual periods)
• Managing as well as identifying, evaluating, selecting suppliers based on quality, price, and reliability
• Negotiating contracts and terms with suppliers to secure the best prices and conditions
• Communicate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services, and promptly resolve any procurement issues that may arise.
• Creating and managing purchase orders to ensure timely procurement of goods and services.
• Analyzing costs and identifying areas for savings to improve overall procurement efficiency.
• Ensuring that procurement activities comply with company policies and relevant regulations.
• Supplier performance evaluation and assessing supplier performance and making recommendations for improvement or changes.
• Working with other departments (like finance and operations) to align procurement strategies with overall business goals.
• Staying informed about market trends, pricing, and new suppliers or products.
• Preparing reports on procurement activities, budgets, and savings for management review.
• Updating and maintaining complete procurement records and ensuring they are properly safeguarded and accurate for future reference
• Analyzing and prioritizing company spending across business units, suppliers and contractors
• To perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Candidate Specification
The suitable candidate will ensure all procurement activities comply with the World Bank procurement regulations as well as the Zambian policies, requirements, and regulatory standards relating to procurement of goods, services and works.
Experience: Proven experience in procurement and at least 5 years plus in procurement and administration

Education level:
• Full grade twelve school certificate
• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or related field

Knowledge of:
• Sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market
• Using private sector commercial practices in line with provisions of the World Bank procurement regulations
• The Zambian Public Procurement Act including regulations & rules

Skills: Strong business acumen, well developed negotiation and communication
Ability to: Make good decisions and think strategically
Focus: Operational, day-to-day execution of procurement activities
Other requirements: Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) membership is mandatory for this position

Terms And Conditions
Duty station: Livingstone, Zambia
Job type: Contract

Additional Information
• Three (3) traceable references with their mobile numbers and emails
• Please send your application and credentials to greenstretchc@gmail.com


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested persons must send their application letters attaching a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 traceable references and copies of education certificates and qualifications to the email address greenstretchc@gmail.com  not later than 26th May 2025.
Note The Following
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• No hardcopy application will be accepted
• Greenstretch serves the right to cancel or extend this job opportunity at anytime

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