Vacancy title:
Procurement Officer
Jobs at:
Private CompanyDeadline of this Job:
Friday, September 29 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 22 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
JOB SUMMARY:
The job holder is responsible for ensuring that all approved purchases are cost effective, of high quality and are aligned to the strategic goals and objectives of the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE;
• Execute various procurement activities including bid openings, change orders, security deposits, progress payments, and contracts.
• Assist with the administration of annual service and supply contracts.
• Participate in developing and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Follow up on delivery schedules and monitor progress
• Participate in asset disposals from a financial perspective.
• Assist in providing input and maintain relevant policies and procedures including contract administration manual and procurement templates.
• Keep and file electronic and manual procurement records.
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
• Other related duties
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Procurement and Supply Management from an institute of recognized standing.
• Must have 5 years of related experience as a procurement officer in public and or private institution. Must be prepared to undertake further development of business or leadership skills through participation in internal and extemal training and development.
• Possess initiative and mature judgment with the ability to make and implement sound decisions. Must be a member of ZIPS
PEROSNAL ATTRIBUTES
• Non-partisan
• Honest and reliable with high moral strength Innovative and proactive
• Mature judgment
• A high degree of integrity
• Tact and diplomatic
• Ability to work with minimum supervision Self-starter
SKILLS
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical, organizational and leadership skills
• Good report writing and oral presentation skills
TENURE OF EMPLOYMENT
• A three (3) years fixed term contract.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: Associate Degree
Job application procedure
If you meet the above requirements kindly submit your application letter, enclosing a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of academic and professional qualifications. Daytime and reachable telephone numbers should be clearly stated.
Applications should be addressed to careers@kgl.co.zm
Closing date for receiving applications will be Friday 29 September 2023 at 16:00hrs.
The advertiser provides equal employment opportunity to Zambia Nationals on merit and without discrimination on grounds of colour, tribe, place of origin, language, race, social origin, religion, belief, gender, marital status, ethnicity, health, pregnancy, culture or economic grounds.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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