Procurement Specialist

Job description

The National Technology Business Centre (NTBC) is a Statutory Body established by the Science and Technology Act No. 26 of 1997 and Statutory Instrument No.136 of 1999, both of which are founded in the National Science and Technology Policy of 1996. NTBC is managed by a Board of Directors drawn from various sectors and industry. The Centre’s main objective is to ensure the promotion, marketing, and transfer of proven and sustainable technologies to entrepreneurs to maximize their utilisation and contribute to sustainable national and industrial development.

NTBC is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Zambian citizen to fill up the following vacant position.

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST (NTBC 3)

JOB PURPOSE: To undertake the procurement of goods, services and works to meet the Centre’s requirements.

NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT

Permanent and Pensionable

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Undertakes effectively the coordination of the development of the procurement plan to guide the procurement process and facilitate decision making

2. Undertakes timely the preparation of bidding documents to ensure transparency in the tendering process and compliance with laid down procedures.

3. Undertakes effectively the provision of secretariat services to the procurement committee to facilitate the conduct if its business.

4. Undertakes effectively the coordination of the execution of supply contracts to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

5. Undertakes timely the procurement of goods and services to meet the Centre’s requirements.

6. Undertakes effectively the preparation of procurement reports to comply with statutory requirements.

7. Undertakes effectively the maintenance of the procurement database to facilitate efficient storage and retrieval of information.

8. Supervises effectively the development of work plans and the implementation of the performance management system to monitor, evaluate and enhance performance.

9. Supervises effectively the human and other resources to facilitate the attainment of set objectives.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENT

1. Full form V/Grade 12 Certificate

2. Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply or its equivalent

3. Minimum relevant Pre-Job Experience of 6 years. (Knowledge in Public Procurement will be an added advantage)

4. Must be a paid-up member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS)

Please note that all academic and professional qualifications being used in the application for this position must be verified by Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQU) and verification/evaluation certificates should be submitted together with the application.

Also note that applications/Cover letters must be submitted along with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of educational certificates, proof of 2026 valid membership with (ZIPS) and be addressed to:

The Director

National Technology Business Centre (NTBC)

8^TH Floor, New Government Complex, Nasser Road, Kamwala.

P.O. Box 51310 RW

LUSAKA.

All applications should be submitted electronically to https://forms.gle/urNiaJN56GSA3stZ6

Kindly note that the application letter and all accompanying documents must be sent as one (1) PDF document. The closing date for receiving applications is Wednesday 15^th July 2026 .

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.