Purchasing & Supplies Officer

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The National Heritage Conservation Commission (NHCC), a statutory body established under the NHCC Act Chapter 173 of the Laws of Zambia within the Ministry of Tourism, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced Zambian nationals to fill the following vacant positions:

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Employment Type: Permanent and Pensionable
Location: Headquarters, Lusaka
Positions: (1)Zambia job market

Job Purpose:

To supervise the provision of purchases and supplies in order to facilitate the smooth running of the NHCC.

Key Responsibilities:

Procures timely stores and other supplies in order to ensure adequate availability of the requirements in the Commission.

Records accurately and updates inventory on vehicles, stores, furniture and equipment of the commission in order to facilitate the accountability of items.Job alert subscription

Distributes timely all stores in order to facilitate the smooth operations of the NHCC.

Supervises and evaluates effectively operations of staff to improve economic and efficient utilization purchases and supplies services.

Manage the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.

Conduct market research to identify potential vendors and cost-saving opportunities.

Collaborate with internal departments to determine purchasing needs and specifications.

Analyse procurement data and prepare reports for management review.

Qualifications

Grade 12 certificate

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) Level 6

MINIMUM RELEVANT PRE-JOB EXPERIENCE

3–5 years proven experience in a procurement or purchasing role

ZPPA ACT Knowledge and knowledge of Electronic Government Procurement system e-GP

Full Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) Membership with a valid practicing (ZIPS) license

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Able to write reports, memos, letters etc and comprehend reports in English

OTHER SKILLS

Strong negotiation, communication and analytical skills

Good understanding of supply chain procedures and vendor management

Proficiency in MS Office and procurement software/systems i.e. the Electronic Government Procurement System (EGP)

High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively

Excellent computer skills

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants who meet ALL the minimum qualifications should submit hard copies of their application letter, CV, and certified copies of qualifications to:

The Executive Director
National Heritage Conservation Commission
Stand No. 9304, Dedan Kimathi Road,
P.O. Box 320013, Lusaka.

Closing Date: Friday, 30 January 2026

NHCC is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.