Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 07 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose:
• Reporting to the Procurement & Logistics officer, the position is responsible for coordinating and initiating purchase orders and procurement of goods and services for the company and conducting research to determine procurement of goods and services at competitive prices.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Implements procurement plans by initiating purchase orders for submission to prospective suppliers.
•To manage the operation of an Inventory System to effectively control stocks and avoid overstocking, stock-outs, and always ensure correct usage.
• Plan and coordinate the replenishment of inventory to ensure smooth operations for all departments in the company.
• Carry out spot checks to verify the accuracy of stock records and ensure that inventories are secure and safe to prevent losses/damages.
• Design and review stores record-keeping system for the efficient management of stock.
• Review and recommend identified redundant and obsolete stock for disposal.
• Prepare and produce periodic reports on the operations of the company’s section for management’s decision-making.
• Contribute to the development and review of Stores Procedures Manual to ensure compliance and efficiency of store management.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budget and procurement planning for all stock items to meet annual operational requirements.
• Monitors procurement progress on all planned activities.
• Tracks vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Maintains and updates suppliers’ register.
• Reviews purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy and follow up on discrepancies with the initiating department.
• Collects quotations and prepares comparative analysis.
• Maintains procurement files and records.
• Prepares and processes standard procurement documents.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
• Grade 12 Certificate with a minimum of five (5) Credits or better, including English and Mathematics.
• Minimum of Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
• Three (3) years practical work experience in the field. (iv) Conversant with Zambian Procurement Laws.
• Must be a fully paid-up Member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) with a 2023 Practicing License.
• Must be Computer literate.
• Must posses a Valid Drivers licence

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

Job application procedure
• Signed applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of certificates and contact details (address/telephone/email) of at least two (2) traceable referees should be sent to the address below on or before 25th December 2023. The position should be clearly marked on the Subject line. To apply send your Cv and academic forestfruits.hr@gmail.com 

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