Description:
Job Purpose:
The Procurement Officer will help to manage all sourcing needs for the company and participant in both government and private company tenders.
Summary of Key Duties;
- Be responsible for the procurement of goods & services on behalf of the Company, based on value-for-money.
- Provide procurement advice & support to ensure efficiency & effectiveness of service delivery.
- Source for tenders
- Preparing government and private tender documentation
- Manage and report on both work plan and objectives and the procurement officer role.
- Ensuring current practice is positively and continuously challenged to deliver optimum value for money and customer service.
- Develop and maintain effective external relationships and partnerships which help promote the organisation and provide opportunities for the benefit of the Company
- Maintain an up to date knowledge and understanding of procurement legislation and best practice and develop new and innovative approaches.
- Actively managing risk within procurement services across the group.
- Ensure a high level of confidentiality in all dealings and capture decision making in tenders to demonstrate fairness and transparency.
- Build positive relationships with internal customers and suppliers
- Chair meetings with internal customers and suppliers
- Undertake market research activities regarding suppliers / business requirements to source the best suppliers
Primary Areas of Accountability:
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma in Purchasing and Supply or related
- Must have a minimum of 2+years of practical experience in procurement
- Must have at least 1-year experience in tendering
- Good knowledge of the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) regulations.
- Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have good analytical skillset to benchmark transparently
- Must be a member of ZIPS/CIPS.
QUALIFIED FEMALES & THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
If you meet the hiring requirements for the position, please email your CV in MS Word, ZAQA validated certificates and Cover Letter clearly stating your salary expectations to: jobs@bemconsult.com & Cc bemconsult8@gmail.com
Note that, all communications will be kept in the strictest of confidence. If you do not receive communication within 21 working days of the closing date of the advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.