Zambezi River Authority ¡s inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the position of Procurement Officer to be based at Head Office, Lusaka, Zambia.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide procurement and logistics services which meet the requirements of the organization in a timely and cost effective manner.
Under the Supervision of the Manager — Procurement, the Procurement Officer will carry out the following
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Analyze authorized requisitions from user departments, develop specifications, prepare and issue Requests for Quotations/Quotations to Bids of Request for Proposals documents.
- Identify sources to meet specifications using local and international sources.
- Evaluate tenders taking into consideration relevant criteria and ability to comply with terms and conditions.
- Negotiate contracts in preparation for awards.
- Prepare Purchase Orders, Contracts and Service Level Agreements.
- Ensure that goods and services are delivered within contractual lead times.
- Monitor supply market trends in terms of new sources of supply and pricing structures.
- Coordinate clearing of shipments with customs at ports of entry and exit.
- Supervision of subordinates.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Full CIPS/Diploma in Purchasing & Supply or equivalent
- Membership of an Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS/CIPS)
- 3 years of relevant experience
OTHER ATTRIBUTES
- Analytical skills
- Team player
- Innovation
- Communication skills
- Results Oriented
- Quality Oriented
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Written application letters together with detailed CVs and certified copies of certificates should be forwarded to:
The Senior Manager – Human Resource and Administration, Zambezi River Authority,
Head Office, Kariba House, 32 Cha Cha Road, P 0 Box 30233 LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
Head Office, Kariba House, 32 Cha Cha Road, P 0 Box 30233 LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATION WILL BE JANUARY 8, 2016.
(ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED)
