Procurement Officer

Job description

company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region. It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution, and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, stock feed and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.
Zambeef Products PLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic candidate for the role outlined below.

PROCUREMENT OFFICER – MPONGWEE FEEDMILL (X1)

The Skills Required for this role Include:

Receiving purchase requisitions from end-user departments.
Assessing the supply market for products and services concerning price and quality.
Obtaining quotes from suppliers.
Liaising with requesting departments to assist in defining specifications for requirements to the supplier.
Processing purchase orders (in pastel) and submitting them to respective signatories for authorization.
Resolving value/quality discrepancies of the supplied items through formal supplier complaints and following up on feedback.
Ensuring payment/prepayments (if terms require so) are done to suppliers.
Checking GRNs to ensure they are correctly filled in.
Chasing up with suppliers concerning shipment of items.
Communicating with the weighbridge manager to ensure the value/volume of weighable items is appropriate.
Maintaining purchasing records, reports, supplier databases, and price lists.
Performs any other task assigned to him by his superior.

The Required Qualifications are:

Grade 12 Certificate
Degree in Purchasing and Supply or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years of work experience
 Must be a Member of ZIPS

The Required Attributes Include:

Communication Skills: be able to communicate in an efficient and clear manner
Problem-solving skills: able to resolve issues within the department
Decision making: ability to make decisions
Mentoring and coaching: mentoring and coaching supervisors and subordinates
People Management, accountability for performance management, formal and informal development, and succession planning

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their application letters, with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) referees to:

THE HR OPERATIONS MANAGER
Zambeef Products PLC
P/B 17, Woodlands
Lusaka or

Email: Recruitment@zambeef.co.zm

NB. All applicants must verify their local qualifications and/or verify and evaluate their foreign qualifications with The Zambia Qualifications Authority.
Zambeef Products PLC values gender diversity in the recruitment process, and as we promote gender equality, women are encouraged to apply.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 6th March 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.