Procurement Assistant (Local & Bulk)

  • Full Time
  • Lusaka

Website Umoyo Natural Health

We are a leading manufacturing company committed to quality, innovation, and efficiency. We pride ourselves on delivering top-quality products while building strong supplier relationships and maintaining a cost-effective supply chain.

We are currently seeking a Procurement Assistant (Local & Bulk) to support our procurement operations. This role will focus on sourcing, purchasing, and coordinating the delivery of raw materials and supplies — particularly bulk commodities and local items critical to our manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

· Assist in sourcing and procuring raw materials, packaging, and other supplies, both locally and in bulk quantities.

· Liaise with local suppliers and vendors to ensure the timely delivery of goods.

· Prepare purchase orders and track them to ensure on-time delivery.

· Maintain accurate procurement records and support inventory tracking activities.

· Evaluate supplier performance and identify new sourcing opportunities.

· Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and quality standards.

· Collaborate with production, logistics, and finance teams to fulfil procurement needs.

· Support price negotiations and contribute to cost-saving initiatives.

· Explore new markets and suppliers for quality, cost-effective raw materials to reduce production costs and enhance product quality.

· Conduct regular stocktakes to support inventory accuracy.

· Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly procurement reports.

· Engage with suppliers to review and improve the quality of their farming products.

Requirements

· Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.

· Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in procurement or supply chain, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

· Familiarity with sourcing local and bulk materials is a plus.

· Good knowledge of procurement software and MS Office (especially Excel).

· Strong organizational and negotiation skills.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

· High level of integrity and attention to detail.

If you are looking for a dynamic and supportive work environment that will expose you to end-to-end procurement processes in a growing company as well as growth and career development then this is your opportunity.

Females are encouraged to Apply.

How to Apply

Submit a copy of your CV and a brief cover letter as well as certificates and a valid Practicing Licence to jobsumoyo@gmail.com with the subject line: “Procurement Assistant Application – [Your Name]”

Deadline for Applications: 08/10/2025 at 17:00hrs.

To apply for this job email your details to jobsumoyo@gmail.com