Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 22, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Nkana Water Supply and Sanitation Company is a Commercial Water Utility providing quality Water and Sanitation services to its customers in Kitwe, Kalulushi, and Chambishi. The Company has also been mandated to provide water and sanitation services to Lufwanyama. In its quest to improve service delivery, the Company seeks to employ suitable, highly motivated and goal-oriented professionals to fill the above vacancy

1.0 Job Purpose
Reporting to the Manager Purchasing and Supply, the Senior Procurement Officer partners with stakeholders to plan, develop, source and manage procurement arrangements to effectively meet organizational and business objectives.

2.0 Job Accountabilities
▪ To undertake a business needs assessment, supply market analysis, and commercial risk assessments to inform procurement planning and sourcing decisions.
▪ To develop, coordinate and lead sourcing activities to establish supply arrangements that meet business needs.
▪ To partner with staff from across the organization providing high level advice and guidance to build expertise in procurement, provide governance and improve procurement practice and outcomes.
▪ To identify, manage and mitigate procurement risks to enable the organization to meet its obligations and maximize business opportunities.
▪ To document procurement processes, decisions and contractual arrangements fully to provide an audit trail for probity and audit purposes.
▪ To ensure that all purchasing is in compliance with ZPPA laws and regulations related to purchasing practices and in accordance with company standard practices.
▪ To assist end users in the preparation of technical specifications for goods, services and works and prepare terms and conditions and evaluation criteria for solicitation documents.
▪ To promote the Purchasing section as an effective resource for addressing Supply Management issues.
▪ To be constantly apprised of economic/business situations as they affect purchasing policy; make recommendations to adequately meet those changing conditions.
▪ To analyse current procurement activities and recommend improvement through more efficient procurement methods, quantity discounts, standardization, and value analysis purchasing.
▪ To review tenders and purchase award documentation with respect to quality, suitability, delivery, and pricing.
▪ To prepare and maintain accurate records and documentation on all solicitations, responses, purchases, contracts, correspondence, and related follow-up.
▪ To expedite outstanding purchase orders to ensure delivery requirements are met.
▪ To manage current suppliers to improve levels of service and establish new sources of supply.
▪ Conducting inventory reconciliations together with the Management Accountant on a Quarterly basis.

3.0 Qualifications and Experience
▪ Full Grade Twelve certificate with at least credits in five (05) ‘O’ Levels including
Mathematics and English
▪ Degree in Purchasing and Supply from a reputable institution or Chartered
Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Level 6 Professional Diploma
▪ Registered with the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) as a Member
▪ Valid Practicing License from ZIPS
▪ At least three years of experience in a similar position and conversant with
Inventory and Stock Management

4.0 Personal Attributes
▪ Strong personality and character with tact and diplomacy as well as integrity to effectively perform the role
▪ Must be assertive, have high ethical standards, respectful and collaborative
▪ Must have strong supervisory Skills
▪ Excellent planning, time management, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
▪ Proven record of leading a team and team player with strong influencing skills

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
▪ Ability to provide on-the-job supervision to subordinates NWSC is an equal opportunity employer, therefore both Female and Male candidates are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants who are suitably qualified and experienced for the above positions should submit their applications with copies of certified certificates, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with the names of three referees to the undersigned no later than 27th September 2022.
Director of Human Resources and Administration Services
Nkana Water Supply and Sanitation Company
Mutondo Crescent
Off Freedom Way
Riverside
P.O. Box 20982
KITWE
Email: recruitment@nwsc.com.zm 


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